Viva logo

A Woman Is...

Daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, but who is she?

By Denise WillisPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
Like

A woman plays many roles in her lifetime, starting with being somebody's daughter. From there, she learns how to be a friend to her peers, and later, she learns how to be a girlfriend, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. With all these different roles, when does a woman get time for herself, and who is she really?

A Woman Is Strong

The very first thing a woman needs to be is strong, not only for others, but for herself. At an early age, it is important to let your daughters know that they are as physically strong and capable as their male counterparts. Try not to make it a competition with the opposite sex, but rather one of mutual respect and understanding. A woman must work harder to accomplish physical feats that a man is capable of doing because of his natural strength.

Another area of strength that will come in handy for women is mental strength. It is important that a woman learn to control her own emotions and actions. If she cannot control herself, then she will never be able to control anybody else, or any circumstance. Not that controlling another person is something anybody should try to do, but there are times when another may be out of control in some way, and it is a good idea to know how to stay strong and deal with the situation.

A Woman Is a Good Listener

Women tend to be better listeners than men, maybe because they are more curious, or maybe it is a trait instilled in females more so than males. Some males are good listeners, but most are not and tend to focus on what they are going to say next rather than what the other person is saying. To be fair, some women do the same thing and never hear a word you are saying, but not usually as a rule.

Being a good listener shows you care about the other person, are trying to hear what they are saying so you can reply, and shows respect for the person speaking. It also makes the other person feel heard, and they gain trust for you when this happens.

A Woman is Emotional and Empathetic

I am not saying that all women are emotional, some are not any more emotional than men. But, most women have a tendency to feel more emotions then men, and to also be more empathetic, feeling for the other person's situation and wanting to help if possible. Women tend to be the peacemakers, and they do that by feeling how all the parties must feel, and wanting to make a peaceful agreement among everyone.

A woman is more likely to open up and let her emotions show, whereas many men are still resistant to opening up an being who they are.

A Woman Is Creative

Women tend to be creative for the most part, more so than men, although I have seen several men who can out create the best woman in town. So, it is not an absolute, but for the most part, women tend to have hobbies that include a creative edge. Many women are creative in male areas, such as rebuilding an engine.

Women also have to be creative when it comes to decorating the home, figuring out what meals to serve so it doesn't get boring, and keeping the kids busy when the weather keeps them inside. She has to be creative in times where money may be tight, and she can't buy everything she needs, but must improvise in order to keep the house running.

All the above attributes and more describe women, the roles they play, and how society sees them. But who is she really? If you are a woman, have you had time to decide who you really are inside, or are you still simply playing the roles society has placed on you, and not thinking things through?

gender roles
Like

About the Creator

Denise Willis

I love art as much as writing, and when the world feels dark, I get out my paper and colored pencils and draw while listening to music. When my husband and I were going through a divorce, journaling is what got me through that..

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2024 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.