The "good ol' days" is a bit of a relative term. It means different things to different people. So perhaps I should clarify.
I'm talking 50's. While I was not alive in the 50's--I can only operate based on the generalizations I learned in US History courses and pop culture.
It's typical to have trends change over time--keeps life interesting (and me holding my breath waiting for the skinny jeans to RIP..let's be real, these hip, these thighs..were not made for skinny jeans). During the 50's the trend was hard working men with submissive stay-at-home wives and moms. Quickly followed by the women's lib movement in the 1960's. Times were a changing. And they continue to change.
From my narrow perspective, trends are like a pendulum of a clock, swinging back and forth. The women's lib movement pulled the trend to a new age. Family, husband, kids--were accessories or even a hassle. Eventually, the focus become high powered jobs and control over women's lives. Don't get me wrong, not all things coming from the women's lib movement are negative (equal opportunities, duh?). Sometimes, we have to face social changes in order to eventually reach a good balance.
I think we are approaching that balance now--If you want to have a killer career and make big money as a women. Go for it. Be president of the USA, why not? In the 50's, these things would have just been idealistic dreams. Now they are realities. Women now have the choice to literally live whatever lifestyle they choose.
I believe, that the lifestyle of a homemaker is starting to come back "in". I feel that is such a tacky way of putting it. I don't want to dilute the roles of a homemaker into some type of "trend". I don't think women are making this choice because it is "trendy". But they are seeing the absolute value in it. If women are not making the choice to be a SAHM, they are making choices in careers that help support motherhood. Teaching, nursing, flexible hours. It is all about the kids and the family, which is great!
With all that said, my point. Pinterest. At first I didn't really get the point. But the more and more I work with it, the more I see that Pinterest is really supporting the susie homemaker. Perhaps it is just the circle of people I follow, but my feed is constantly being blown up with crafts, baking, cooking, cleaning. It is all about the home and making the home a peaceful and wonderful place for the family. Sure it is more then just that. It can be whatever you make up it. That is why I find it interesting that the trend has been all about homemaking.
Maybe I am crazy and alone in this. I can only speak for myself, but I know Pinterest has motivated me. I have always been a great housekeeper, but not so much cooking and crafting. After checking out all the cool ideas on Pinterest, it motivates me to try things out. A little spark to light the fire...
It's typical to have trends change over time--keeps life interesting (and me holding my breath waiting for the skinny jeans to RIP..let's be real, these hip, these thighs..were not made for skinny jeans). During the 50's the trend was hard working men with submissive stay-at-home wives and moms. Quickly followed by the women's lib movement in the 1960's. Times were a changing. And they continue to change.
From my narrow perspective, trends are like a pendulum of a clock, swinging back and forth. The women's lib movement pulled the trend to a new age. Family, husband, kids--were accessories or even a hassle. Eventually, the focus become high powered jobs and control over women's lives. Don't get me wrong, not all things coming from the women's lib movement are negative (equal opportunities, duh?). Sometimes, we have to face social changes in order to eventually reach a good balance.
I think we are approaching that balance now--If you want to have a killer career and make big money as a women. Go for it. Be president of the USA, why not? In the 50's, these things would have just been idealistic dreams. Now they are realities. Women now have the choice to literally live whatever lifestyle they choose.
I believe, that the lifestyle of a homemaker is starting to come back "in". I feel that is such a tacky way of putting it. I don't want to dilute the roles of a homemaker into some type of "trend". I don't think women are making this choice because it is "trendy". But they are seeing the absolute value in it. If women are not making the choice to be a SAHM, they are making choices in careers that help support motherhood. Teaching, nursing, flexible hours. It is all about the kids and the family, which is great!
With all that said, my point. Pinterest. At first I didn't really get the point. But the more and more I work with it, the more I see that Pinterest is really supporting the susie homemaker. Perhaps it is just the circle of people I follow, but my feed is constantly being blown up with crafts, baking, cooking, cleaning. It is all about the home and making the home a peaceful and wonderful place for the family. Sure it is more then just that. It can be whatever you make up it. That is why I find it interesting that the trend has been all about homemaking.
Maybe I am crazy and alone in this. I can only speak for myself, but I know Pinterest has motivated me. I have always been a great housekeeper, but not so much cooking and crafting. After checking out all the cool ideas on Pinterest, it motivates me to try things out. A little spark to light the fire...
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