What should be a woman's role in society?

[LightBound]

Just for curiosity.

Well, there you go. You can see that Holy Mother Church saw this educated woman who worked outside the home fit to be canonized, so that should tell you that there is nothing wrong with a woman getting an education and working outside the home, so long as her priorities are in the right place. Read some of St Gianna’s biographies, including her own book of letters to her husband when he was away on business and you’ll see her heart put God, husband, and children in the right place, all the while, providing care for the sick and poverty-stricken. It can be done and she did it quite well.

 

[Bruised_Reed]

Just for curiosity.

Why did you ask about women’s roles? You are a young man. I would think you would want to consider men’s roles and to sort out your role in society first. You need not concern yourself with something that you don’t really have a say in.

 

[johnnyt3000]

I notice there was some unintended tension from starting this thread. I wanted to ask this question to see what you all would answer. Nothing more.

 

[LightBound]

I notice there was some unintended tension from starting this thread. I wanted to ask this question to see what you all would answer. Nothing more.

When you’ve been around this section or even all of CAF for a while, you get to see posts from people who actually think women should know or do nothing more than make dinner and babies and they need to ask their husband’s permission to step outside the door. I am serious. I have read some doozies on here over the years. Mostly by one-hit-wonder trolls, but nonetheless, they sure stir up a storm of controversy that’s matched only by the never-ending “modesty” threads of who is responsible for what and women should only wear what certain people are okay with.

 

[pianistclare]

Well, in all fairness, your posting history has something to do with it. As a very young person, you seem to be anxious to “school” people on what they are doing wrong, in your personal view.
That’s your personal opinion, fine, no problem. We all have one. But the point is, a young person would do well to get a little life experience under their belt before “educating” others.
Just sayin’.
It will save you a lot of misunderstandings and hurt feelings as you move forward to college. Imagine if a college professor took offense, and then had an attitude about you from there on? Not good of course, but it happens,. Also, imagine if a girl you might be seriously interested in, took offense, and you missed out on a good and holy friend/possibly more?
Being well read is about knowing both sides.
Being able to make a just and holy choice is about learning first, and then taking action.
Later. At the proper time.
Peace.

 

[johnnyt3000]

Well, in all fairness, your posting history has something to do with it. As a very young person, you seem to be anxious to “school” people on what they are doing wrong, in your personal view.
That’s your personal opinion, fine, no problem. We all have one. But the point is, a young person would do well to get a little life experience under their belt before “educating” others.
Just sayin’.
It will save you a lot of misunderstandings and hurt feelings as you move forward to college. Imagine if a college professor took offense, and then had an attitude about you from there on? Not good of course, but it happens,. Also, imagine if a girl you might be seriously interested in, took offense, and you missed out on a good and holy friend/possibly more?
Being well read is about knowing both sides.
Being able to make a just and holy choice is about learning first, and then taking action.
Later. At the proper time.
Peace.

Thank you for the help. I want to point out that I have really improved with getting over my scrupulosity (Thanks be to God).

 

[johnnyt3000]

When you’ve been around this section or even all of CAF for a while, you get to see posts from people who actually think women should know or do nothing more than make dinner and babies and they need to ask their husband’s permission to step outside the door. I am serious. I have read some doozies on here over the years. Mostly by one-hit-wonder trolls, but nonetheless, they sure stir up a storm of controversy that’s matched only by the never-ending “modesty” threads of who is responsible for what and women should only wear what certain people are okay with.

I understand what you mean.

 

[johnnyt3000]

Preferably the mother. I was watching this video that talked about the psychological damage done to “stay-at-home Dad’s” overtime. God designed us for different roles.

I would like to point out that this was a completely secular video.

 

[johnnyt3000]

Johnny,

I’m curious as to what your answer to your own question would be if you care to share?


Mary.

From the answers that have been given here in this thread, I would say the best answer is whatever God call’s her to do. I think that is the best answer, as it is for men as well.

 

[Xantippe]

Why did you ask about women’s roles? You are a young man. I would think you would want to consider men’s roles and to sort out your role in society first. You need not concern yourself with something that you don’t really have a say in.

Right.

 

[underacloud]

I disagree with you here. Yoga pants are still really immodest. A women’s rear end is one of the main parts of the feminine body that tempt males into impurity the most. Even if she has a shirt covering her lower area it would probably still be too much due to the tightness around the legs. Period. Modest shorts that are not too short nor tight are fine for the gym.

John Paul II wrote of the importance of considering the issue of modesty with regard to the function of clothing. Thus IMO gym cloths at the gym can be thought of in a similar way to swimmers at the pool. Yoga pants outside of the gym are another matter.

Anyway, as long as that’s the only issue you had with what I said, that’s good.

 

[Peebo]

A woman’s “role” should be whatever she & God decide is best for her. No one else’s opinion matters.

As long as she doesn’t decide she wants to be a priest…then the opinion of the Catholic Church matters

 

[johnnyt3000]

John Paul II wrote of the importance of considering the issue of modesty with regard to the function of clothing. Thus IMO gym cloths at the gym can be thought of in a similar way to swimmers at the pool. Yoga pants outside of the gym are another matter.

Anyway, as long as that’s the only issue you had with what I said, that’s good.

I don’t want to start an argument, but why can’t a woman just wear modest gym shorts at the gym? Why does she need to wear leggings? Wouldn’t you agree with me that a woman shouldn’t do squats while wearing leggings in front of men? Especially young males that are just hitting puberty with their hormones raging?

 

[KendraDZ1902]

I don’t want to start an argument, but why can’t a woman just wear modest gym shorts at the gym? Why does she need to wear leggings?

Oh Bother. :whacky:

 

[Walking_Home]

I don’t want to start an argument, but why can’t a woman just wear modest gym shorts at the gym? Why does she need to wear leggings?

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Women should not be held responsible – for another rejecting of purifying Grace that cleans our heart/mind to see Christ in our neighbor.

 

[KendraDZ1902]

I don’t want to start an argument, but why can’t a woman just wear modest gym shorts at the gym? Why does she need to wear leggings? Wouldn’t you agree with me that a woman shouldn’t do squats while wearing leggings in front of men? Especially young males that are just hitting puberty with their hormones raging?

Seriously, going squats in front of creepy guys will turn them on no matter what. Or running on a treadmill and your boobs are bouncing. Wait, females!! No running at the gym! Might turn a guy on! Ahhhh!! This is just silly.

 

[Bruised_Reed]

I don’t want to start an argument, but why can’t a woman just wear modest gym shorts at the gym? Why does she need to wear leggings? Wouldn’t you agree with me that a woman shouldn’t do squats while wearing leggings in front of men? Especially young males that are just hitting puberty with their hormones raging?

Leggings help keep the muscles warm and don’t have loose fabric that can get caught on the equipment. I also wear long sleeves and sometimes a haramaki band for the same reasons.

 

[johnnyt3000]

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Women should not be held responsible – for another rejecting of purifying Grace that cleans our heart/mind to see Christ in our neighbor.

If a woman wears immodest clothing then she does share in the sin of scandal she causes. Women are not excused and neither are men for giving in.

 

[johnnyt3000]

A woman can never know how a man is tempted into impurity. It’s not just “creepy guys” that get tempted into impurity. You can’t possibly tell me that doing a woman doing squats while wearing leggings isn’t causing serious scandal.

 

[Walking_Home]

If a woman wears immodest clothing then she does share in the sin of scandal she causes. Women are not excused and neither are men for giving in.

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Scandal is one the most overused ways – to cover up for ones weaknesses/ rejection of purifying Grace-- and scapegoating another for ones failures.