What do you think the issues are on women in Why Women Wash
the Dishes?
Activity 1: Comprehension Skill
1. Justify that washing the dishes is not a man's chore.
2. What does this story show about the position of women in the Philippine
society during that time?
3. Based on your answer to question no.2, do you think women are still
regarded that way today? Justify your answer.
the Dishes?
Activity 1: Comprehension Skill
1. Justify that washing the dishes is not a man's chore.
2. What does this story show about the position of women in the Philippine
society during that time?
3. Based on your answer to question no.2, do you think women are still
regarded that way today? Justify your answer.
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Answer:
1. There is nothing that should be justified. Washing the dishes is a basic household chore that everyone should do, not just the women. Because of patriarchy, these kinds of stereotypical and sexist claims are created. Gender roles especially in households should not be perpetuated because it's simply toxic and bad for everybody.
2. That women are naggy and talkative
3. Yes, they are still very much likely to be viewed like that up until today. Because of the perpetuated misogynistic beliefs and culture, women are still looked down on