Domestic Duties...A Culture?

As we discussed in class, culture does not just have to be based on your race or national origin, it can also be based on the way you grew up or the values you hold as truths that you practice. For me, I have always enjoyed domestic duties, and at my house, they are a big part of learning how to be a woman. In my family, we all have different roles and we are expected to pitch in in those areas. My mom and I do most of the cleaning and cooking, and my dad does most of the work outside on the farm. I would consider this all to be a part of my family's culture. I enjoy my roles I have at my house, and they are sometimes flexible roles. Dad pitches in around the house sometimes, and sometimes I do farm work with him. I don't really see a problem with our assigned roles, but it seems like a lot of people these days do. I think it just all depends on what talents your family has, and how you can best utilize the members of your family in ways that make each member feel needed. I wouldn't expect my dad to cook a decent meal as much as I wouln't expect my mom to know much about driving a tractor! My family's roles play a big part in our family's culture, and I enjoy my domestic role a lot. In fact, that's where my favorite hobbies come from! I love to cook, clean, wash clothes, iron, sew and crochet...just to name a few! I am thankful to be raised in an environment where I can do what I am best at, and let my talents shine through helping my family in a domestic way.

Probably the best image in American culture of the housewife is "Mrs. Cleaver" from the television show Leave it to Beaver. Her role as a housewife kind of sums up the things I get to do around the house. She has honestly been kind of an idol to me, both in her domestic roles as well as her keen sense of style she sported around the house!


Thanks!
Sarah