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It is an undeniable
fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past,
women were merely required to fulfil the role of mother and
housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a
woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male
counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in
the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to
make the scene and , eventually, there was a steady flow of
women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was
thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn
to their wives after a hard day's work. Society marvelled at the
ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the
important role that women play in their homes. Should women be
allowed to work after marriage then ? The answer is undoubtedly
positive although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the
nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her
career but is at the same time able to care for her home and
children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not
be allowed to do so.
A woman's influence
is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child
needs most is his mother's care because how the child is moulded
depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave
their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought
to this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures,
may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or
relatives. With the mother back only after a hard day's toil,
the children surely do not get much attention.
Whether a woman
should continue to work after marriage would depend on the
nature of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women,
after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their
careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to
the well-being and development of society. In the Malaysian
context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with
term holidays every now and then Moreover, she is in school for
only half of the day. the other half of the day can be devoted
to her home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can
fulfil the role of both mother and housewife. There are many
other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where
women can fulfil the double role.
Nevertheless, there
are may professions which would not be advisable for women to
indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends
almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy
tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others
till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business
world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be
beyond their means to fulfil two demanding roles at the same
time.
As it is, a woman's
most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without
her around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the
consequences. Unless and until she can fulfil the basic role of
a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole
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What was the woman's
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as a career woman. |
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as a housewife and mother
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as a career woman and housewife at the same time. |
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as a housewife only. |
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A career woman is |
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a housewife |
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not a housewife |
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sometimes also a housewife.
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often not a housewife. |
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Teaching is a suitable
profession for a woman because |
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it is a five-day week job. |
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she is able to devote her time to both her school and home.
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it is a five-day week job with term holidays every now and then. |
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she fulfils the requirements of a teacher. |
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A woman should not be a public relations officer |
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before marriage because the job demands a lot of her time. |
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after marriage because it is not a suitable job for married
women. |
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before marriage because she has to work into the late hours of
the night. |
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after marriage because she has not enough time to devote to her
family.
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Society stands to lose
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women work after marriage. |
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women devote more time and attention to their careers than to
their homes.
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women work as public relations officer. |
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women work outside their homes. |
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Choose the correct
statement. |
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All married women should work as teachers. |
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All women should make it a point to work after marriage so as to
contribute to the well-being and development of society. |
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Not all homes are neglected if women pursue their careers even
after marriage.
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When a woman enters into marriage with a man, she should
immediately abandon her career. |
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The phrase "make the
scene" in the passage means |
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venture into the career world.
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realize the importance of career. |
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realize the importance of the women's liberation movement. |
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prove themselves capable of pursuing a career. |
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A woman can be a career
woman after marriage if |
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she has the qualifications required for that particular
profession. |
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she can play the role of a housewife and mother as well.
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she has been working even before she is married. |
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she is a teacher. |
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