Shackles not for them
It's a woman's world!
By CHARLA JENKINS
By CHARLA JENKINS "A Woman's Place is in the Home!"
Heard this before somewhere? Twenty years ago, this premise was true and acceptable. A woman had no place in society other than that of wife, mother, and homemaker.
Today, with the invention of dishwashers, electric can openers, ovens, and other labor saving devices, a woman has much more time to devote to other things. Where should she devote this extra time? Should a woman have a career other than that of being a housewife?
SOME BELIEVE women should stay in the home. Harry Ferguson, a correspondent for United Press International, reports that a woman hasn't a chance in the business world. Ferguson said, "It's harder for a woman to find a job and once she gets it, it's almost impossible to get a promotion."
According to Ferguson, women take an emotional rather than a rational approach to their jobs. In researching for his report, he found cases such as the one where a woman stock broker was so "in love" with her stocks that she wouldn't sell them.
Women in business today receive one-third less pay than men. "They are less stable and have a higher rate of absenteeism," reports Ferguson.
THE PICTURE Ferguson paints of an American woman shows a poor, sickly thing going around sniveling. Aline Mosby, another UPI reporter interviewed an African diplomat, who had been with the United Nations in New York for less than a year. This diplomat gave a completely different view of the female sex.
"The American woman runs the show in the household," reports Miss Mosby. "Women are intellectual companions of their husbands. They are completely in charge of their situation."
American womanhood is apparently an ambiguous institution. 26 million women in the U.S. today hold jobs, yet none of the large corporations have women executives. A woman would receive $8,200 for all her duties in the home, yet she rarely receives over $4,000 in her profession.
Higher education for women is becoming mandatory, even if the woman is planning only a home and family.
are able to prepare themselves for the surprises in life through education.
"The contact with people, the learning, and the problems met as an undergraduate in college certainly helped me prepare for the situations I meet in life, although I was never aware of this process occurring."
Mrs. Wescoe continued, "Your courses are important, but it is the intangibles that will make your diploma your most prized possession. You are preparing for the future everyday at KU. Preparing to be ready to be 'the woman in charge!"
How do today's college women feel about their role in society? What does she want for her role? Does she believe that a career and home will mix?
SEVERAL KU upperclass women were interviewed.
Kay Orth, El Dorado senior, and a member of All Student Council (ASC), commented, "I think it is a mistake to educate women in college and then shackle them in the home. Some women are domestic and should be in the home. Others are not and they are happier with a career." Miss Orth continued, "I hope to attend graduate school in Soviet Studies, and I hope to combine marriage and a career in some type of government post. Women should play just as important a role as men.
"Women are taught not to strive for perfection and be competitive. A woman needs to contribute her creativity and intelligence outside her home."
Kay Patterson, Newton Square, Pa., senior, is president of Mortar Board and chairman of the College Intermediary Board. She said, "A woman can take an active role in society. The opportunity is there and if she doesn't take advantage of it, it is her own fault. I feel my role will be keeping informed of things around me. Not just voting, but being interested and giving service to my community."
BARBARA McALPINE, Nashville, Tenn., senior, said, "A woman's place is still in the home, but she must be involved with the world around her in order to be able to understand her family's problems. A woman can have a career and still be a good worker in her community. There is a technique to managing a home and a career, but it can be done."
Parmalee Bates, New York, N.Y., junior, commented, "A college education is important to a woman even if she is just going to run a home. It provides a stimulus to her children. There is a more academic atmosphere.
The Nelson Art Gallery and the Hallmark Cards Building in Kansas City are the scenes of the campus People-to-People (P-t-P) tour for international students, March 17.
Miss Nancy Ulmer, Lawrence senior and chairman of the P-t-P hospitality committee, said that the accent of the tour this time is on culture. A Turkish special exhibit is on display at the Gallery now.
"In order to mix a career and a home, a woman has to be in the right field. I am in dramatics and I am not sure if I can mix the two. I would not let my home suffer in order to be in the theatre. Close family ties are much more important than a career."
Today's graduating college woman has a great future in store.
The tour is free, and so far, 24 students have signed up. All other interested international students are asked to sign up at the P-t-P office in the Kansas Union basement.
P-t-P to see K.C. gallery
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