The Women's Movement

I know it's a common complaint, that the husband of the house isn't taking enough initiative and doing what's needed. I also have this complaint. Even on weeks when I am working as much or more than my husband it still falls on me to do the laundry, clean the house and other "women" tasks. That being said, even the "man" tasks often fall in my lap. It's amazing how much grumbling has to occur for garbage to get out the door.

I have to admit that I'm a bit embarrassed (although I doubt that's the right word) that I have fallen into such gender stereotypes. When I was inspired and young I never wanted to have children. I just wanted to be a successful independent single woman - not depending on anyone and with no one to depend on me. It's amazing how things change. There is not a single part of me that wants to undo any part of my life, but I guess I just hoped that we'd be that "other" family where gender roles were not part of the household hierarchy.

Other times when I give it more thought I feel that it's not that my husband expects these things of me, he's just too lazy to do them himself. He's smart enough to know that if he leaves the garbage long enough, soon my nose will dictate that I move it out of smelling range.

So - that brings me to the woman's movement. I guess I thought we were further than we actually are. The men still make more, work less, contribute when it's convenient and moderate family involvement is above and beyond. So my question is why don't we now have a Men's Movement which would entail men MOVING and getting shit done!!!