More Capable Women (LoH104)

October 19, 2022

I was laughing while reading @joanstewart's concept for today's Ladies of Hive contest, and my expression was like:

50 years ago, what do you remember as a woman -vs- what is happening in the world today? One memory and what the change has been whether positive or negative.

"Are you kidding me? My mother was only a kid."

40 years ago... " my mother was only a teenager, and I wasn't born yet."

30 years ago... "And I was only a kid."

20 years ago... "Oh, this is fine. But wait, I was only 13 years old. What can I remember as a woman? I was only a young lady, lol"

It's not to be discriminatory, but I don't want to go back to 50 years ago when people's clothing, make-up, and hairstyles were so weird. I was able to try out what we call "pamada," or an old kind of hair wax, on my hair, and the smell was unpleasant to my sense of smell. Seeing my parents' old photos when I was younger made me laugh, and made me question the fashion sense of the older generation.

My mother had this so-called "bakya" in our dialect. It's a wooden clog sandal that appeared to be the most popular Philippine footwear during her time and is still available in the market today, albeit in different modern versions. The wooden sandals were so sturdy that they lasted for years. I suppose it can even wound a head.

When my sister and I tried it once, we just laughed at the loud click-clack sounds made when the wooden heels hit the floor. "I won't wear this kind of sandals to church because the priest might include me in his sermon once he hears the annoying loud sounds of wooden heels," I told myself.

But, thinking about it now, any woman wearing shoes with loud heels would demonstrate a sense of womanity. And hearing those loud heels was probably an indication to men that "a lady is coming."lol.

Bakya sandals nowadays have different modern versions, while some retain the traditional designs and way of making.

From bakya and stilettos to modern snickers, boots, and others. There are many different types of shoes available today that are made to the specifications and preferences of the person who will wear them. This isn't the main topic here actually, but I included it because it demonstrates how things and preferences change over time.

Back to the question about 20 years ago, I was only 13 years old by that time and in secondary two. 10 years later, I worked as a business associate in Cebu.

Kitty girl said that I can just go back to 10 years ago. But there is little difference between one and two decades ago, except that the world continues to evolve and technology continues to develop products that can make our lives more comfortable and convenient.

But if there is one positive change that has happened to women nowadays, it is probably the capability of providing needs for their families, especially the wives.

Image from Unsplash by Edward Cisneros

Traditionally, many women stayed at home to care for their children, do chores, cook, serve their husbands, and other responsibilities. The literal definition of a housewife. However nowadays, with the use of technology and skills, one can now provide for their families needs without going to work. Because they can work from home.

Nowadays, many people prefer to work from home because it is more convenient and allows them to spend more time with their families and do other things. I'm seeing an increase in the number of women (particularly mothers) who are blogging, vlogging, and freelancing.

They can make money by blogging about their daily lives and experiences.

They can use their skills for freelancing and choose the type of work they want to do from home. They can even work multiple jobs at the same time.

Social media monetization has also been extremely beneficial, not only to women, but to anyone who understands how to make them work for money.

Many women make money by posting their videos on vlogging platforms like YouTube. Their simple makeup tutorials, DIY videos, cooking videos, travel vlogs, and daily life stories can be converted into money to help them meet their financial obligations.

And would you agree that there are more young millionaires nowadays than before? This is due to advancements in technology, innovation, and various money-making social media platforms. Furthermore, when cryptocurrencies were created, they became a source of income for many people, including in-house parents who invest in them or work on platforms that pay cryptocurrencies, such as Hive.

I once saw a video of a Filipina teacher-blogger who quit her job to become a full-time YouTuber. As she stated, her earnings from vlogging are twice to three times that of her school salary. Aside from that, a teaching job is far more stressful than simply filming her personal life.

Even children and teenagers can now earn hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Consider this Filipina teen, who is one of the top Filipino Youtubers, earning millions per year. Her brother is a YouTuber who earns the same as she does. Their parents are extremely fortunate. They are no longer required to work.

Many Filipinos, from the poor to the millionaires, have achieved success in this field. They are truly motivating.

Because of technological advancements, there are numerous ways to earn money, even from home. There is no dress code, boss, hectic schedule, or heavy workloads. Housewives do not need to rely on their husbands' salaries because they can work while at home.

It truly has a significant impact on our lives in many ways, not only in this world, but also in our personal lives, broadening our knowledge and perspectives, and helping us in becoming more capable women.

I'm inviting @murakamii and @usagidee to join too..