Do you consider women as equals of men?

By Ma. Kristina Balderama (I-Venus)

Lots of things have changed, from the Stone Age, Metal Age, up to now.

Women before were looked on as slaves or maids in the house while men were dominant to them. The men did the “important” work and women served them. But now, it has totally changed. Women now are known to the society as individuals who have great integrity, courage and bravery. Women nowadays are not just persons to clean houses but they build the home inside it. Things have changed, indeed.

Now, do I consider women as equals of men? Looking at things clearly, I can say I do. For example, we have women presidents all over the world, who, like men presidents, are doing everything to make their economies grow and their nations great. There are Filipina domestic helpers who don’t mind abuses from their bosses or employers just to send money here. There are also women soldiers. Even though they are not really in the battle field, they are there to cure the wounds of men soldiers. Some women even have multiple jobs just to support her family of six, seven, or nine because her husband cannot or doesn’t. Most importantly, women are our mothers who guide and love us.

Yes, they men and women may be different, very different from each other but what one can do can also be done by the other one. Most importantly, what one cannot do can be done by the other.

I’m not writing this in favor of women because I will be like them when I grow up. I am writing this to let them know that they are great.

And we are all equal in God’s eyes.