RE: Sam’s Hangout #119 - “PERCEPTIONS OF SUCCESS ACROSS GENDERS”

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I don't know if to come in as a Nigerian. But I feel it's same almost everywhere. I've come to notice thatbin this world that we live in a man's success/achievement is celebrated differently from that of a woman. When you see a man achieving some level of greatness like having a thriving business or working in a very good company, earning well, doing well for himself and financially stable everyone began to praise him, pray for him and wish that he keeps increasing... Maybe because we all believe or know he should be the provider for his home, and all of those things he's achieved would make it easier for him to do his responsibilities. But when a woman achieve the same too, she's being celebrated too, just that a lot of us attaches questions to our praises... We ask if she won't have to choose between her marriage and career, we ask or wonder if she will still remain humble and respectful, we ask if she won't see her husband less of a man... And all of that shows that culture still influences how we see success.
I believe we all are humans, and we are humans first before we are either man or woman. So, as humans we all deserve same level of praise and encouragement. Regardless of gender everyone needs to be appreciated, respected and supported. Because at the end of the day, success itself has no gender.

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I have actually seen an instance where the woman wasn't given same attention, respect, and encouragement as the man. They happen to be husband and wife though, I can't really say who was richer but I feel the woman is, both are actually doing well for themselves though. But then, I do hear people say then that, who even knows how she got all of that, as if she had to do something or bribe her way through to greatness... Why don't you think the man did something too or bribed his way up there. It might look small, but it shows how we often judge success and successful people at times.
Like I said earlier, success has no gender. So regardless of whether I'm a man or a woman, i need to be seen, encouraged, and appreciated for my determination, spirit, hardwork, talent and all.
And everyone and every system has a role to play in this..
the society, the parent, workplaces, school, and even the media should celebrate success/greatness equally.

Success isn't gender based, success is for anyone who's willing and determined to work for it.

Topic Suggestion:Should parents treat their children same way, or should every child be raised differently based on his/her personality? Why?

Thank you for your attention to this matter 🫡.

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