Let me just say this: Thank you, mom (and all the other women born in that decade). I cannot imagine living in a home where I am not allowed to discuss anything of importance with my husband. Having a marriage that is truly cooperative is a blessing beyond what my generation can fathom. I am blown away by the things that women, African Americans, homosexuals (everybody but white men) were expected to tolerate quietly. So thank you mom for showing me how to take care of myself and rely on my husband and helping me understand that the two are not mutually exclusive. I can be independent and have a
Monday, August 8, 2011
Mad Men and Thankful for my Mom's Generation
Mark and I have been watching Mad Men. Sad to say we were the last to jump on the band wagon. The series is hilarious and captivating. In case you are less informed than myself, it's a television series about the advertising executives (all men) on Madison Ave. in NYC during the 1960s. The series has already addressed: sexism, racism (directed at jews and African Americans), a little homophobia and the Kennedy/Nixon election. We are only 12 episodes into it. ha. It's a busy show!
Let me just say this: Thank you, mom (and all the other women born in that decade). I cannot imagine living in a home where I am not allowed to discuss anything of importance with my husband. Having a marriage that is truly cooperative is a blessing beyond what my generation can fathom. I am blown away by the things that women, African Americans, homosexuals (everybody but white men) were expected to tolerate quietly. So thank you mom for showing me how to take care of myself and rely on my husband and helping me understand that the two are not mutually exclusive. I can be independent and have agood great marriage. And thank you to Mark's mom, you raised a son who wasn't intimidated by the Burson side of me.
Let me just say this: Thank you, mom (and all the other women born in that decade). I cannot imagine living in a home where I am not allowed to discuss anything of importance with my husband. Having a marriage that is truly cooperative is a blessing beyond what my generation can fathom. I am blown away by the things that women, African Americans, homosexuals (everybody but white men) were expected to tolerate quietly. So thank you mom for showing me how to take care of myself and rely on my husband and helping me understand that the two are not mutually exclusive. I can be independent and have a
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We just started watching it too - you are not alone :)
ReplyDeleteMy boss was saying that her mom watches and it makes her feel a little down because the show is THAT ACCURATE. Isn't that sad? We have come a long way - and while, society isn't perfect I appreciate that struggles that women before me experienced and the paths they paved.
I'm going to have to get on the bandwagon and watch it. I've heard it's a good show. There has definately been a ton of changes since the 60's and 70's. Unfortunately we still see the antiquated mentality of those who refuse to change or those who think they have changed but are still stuck with the attitudes of the past.
ReplyDeleteI don't watch the show, but love your thoughts!! We've come such a long way (and still have a long way to go).
ReplyDeleteKim.I was looking at my scrapbook of my early years and read a letter my Daddys mother sent to me. This highway of life we travel on has many thorns & roses to say the least it's just what we make of it that counts. If things don't suit you just smile and move ahead. She was a wonderful Grandma.
ReplyDeleteVery well said! Don't feel bad- we've never seen it, but maybe we should. I've always heard good things about it!
ReplyDeleteI don't watch it but I know the premise -and yes you are right on - I can't imagine being married back then - it was such different times. Brian and I do not make any decisions without consulting each other first. I can't imagine. LOL We are 50/50 with everything including diapers, feedings, cooking, etc.... It's fabulous.
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