SONGSOPTOK: What, in your experience, is the
status of a girl child in the family? Is she treated in the same way as the
male child? If not, what are the major differences in treatment?
MARGARET: I think it depends on culture family
adhere . In some countries girl consider not welcome . In
some otherwise. I as only child was always center of attention, no matter at
all for my parents
SONGSOPTOK: Does the girl child have equal access
to education in your country irrespective of economic or social status? What
are the main factors that affect the equality or inequality of access to
education?
MARGARET: If we talking about America here is democracy and gender
does not play any role if child wants to go to college. In terms of salary I
would say that women in general get payed less even we have equal rights to vote
SONGSOPTOK: Do you think that women, contrary to
men, always have to make a choice between home life and professional career? Is
it fair either on men or women? What is
your personal experience?
MARGARET:
Yes, women
always have to make choice. That how tradionally happens over the time. And
that how exactly happened to me.. I have regrets of lost times and what I could of do
with myself
SONGSOPTOK: Detailed studies have shown that
there are very few women across the world who occupy really top positions both
in the private and public sectors. How do you explain this fact? Do you think that
women are less qualified to hold top jobs or are there other explanatory
factors?
MARGARET:
No women not
less qualified.It just male chauvinism they have to get through to break in
top.Look at prime ministers women like Thatcher, Indira or Golda.. There forest
dence with prejudice of men for women to pass
SONGSOPTOK: Even in the advance countries in the
world, there is a large disparity between the number of men and women in
political parties resulting in an under-representation of women in governments
and elected councils. Do you agree with this point of view? What in your
opinion are the main reasons?
MARGARET:
NO COMMENT
SONGSOPTOK: Do you think a larger participation
and presence of women in all domains – economic, social and political- are
actually required? Would it substantially improve the nature and quality of
services and make the society a better place?
MARGARET:
Women in general
peace makers. So more the better it be less wars , and bloodshed. What
mother wanted her children be killed . I am all for it.
SONGSOPTOK: Do you think that for women the
choice of a career and that of a family life with children should be mutually
exclusive? Do you think that women who opt for both are not totally successful
in either sphere? What is your own experience?
MARGARET:
Is hard to
giggle career and children. Few women succeed in it but not so many .is more exeption to the rule. My
experience was that I sat at home when children were
small and later
went to work .. Is like woman carrying 2 jobs
SONGSOPTOK: What is your opinion about the role
played by the mother in bringing up children? Do you think that mothers should
take more responsibility for the well-being of the children more than the
father given that other than breast feeding, almost every other responsibility
can be equally shared between the parents? Please explain your answer.
MARGARET: I
think role of mother is major one. Besides breastfeeding there other things like
warmth and hugging and pacify the tears. Yet
father should participate plenty and share responsibilities . not just once in while thing.
SONGSOPTOK: “Women have been called queens for a
long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling” said famous American
writer Louisa M Alcott. Do you agree? What, in your perception, is the kingdom
given to women?
MARGARET:
Yes ,I agree. Is
hard and unappreciated world. Clean, cook, clean again only been told what you been doing whole day while I
worked hard to bring money home. No one will say thank you.
SONGSOPTOK: Do you agree that professional women
have to work at least twice as hard as men to attain credibility in her chosen
career? What is your personal experience? Do you think that it is a rule rather
than an exception? What in your opinion needs to be done to bring greater
equality in the workplace?
MARGARET:
True.. seen it
Women have to prove their worth . Somehow it believed that women cannot
handle that we frail and not strong. Change the
mind of men which is impossible
SONGSOPTOK: Women who choose to be ‘homemakers’
often feel that they are not respected by society in general since they do not
go out to earn money, though they probably have to work harder and for longer
hours. Would you agree? What needs to be done to really valorize the
homemakers?
MARGARET: NO COMMENT.
SONGSOPTOK: On the other hand, working women very
often have to juggle their professional and personal lives to be perfect both
at home and at the workplace. What is your personal experience? Do you think
that a woman really have to be perfect in both spheres or is this idea self-imposed?
In your society, what is expected of working women?
MARGARET:
NO COMMENT.
MARGARET GUDKOV
We sincerely thank you for your time
and hope we shall have your continued support.
Aparajita Sen:
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