Steemit Engagement Challenge, S9w3: What is a woman?

_{Designed using Pixellab App woman clipart}

Hello everyone,
Greetings to you all in this community as the Steemit Engagement Challenge Season 9 week 3 brought me to this wonderful community and this is my entry for the theme of this week's contest from this community. Without further ado, let's get to the business of the day.

What does the word "Woman" mean to you?

On the nature content of things, a woman is an adult female human being capable of reproducing human offspring in her, whereas a young female is called Girl. But throughout generations of existence, the definition of things has evolved from one aspect to another.

The current context of the definition of a woman can also be described as any human being who identifies as female, this definition is extended to include the transgender or intersex.

_{image source; Pexels}

To me, a woman is not just a word, but an embodiment of care, love, support and above all the creative centre of life existence. An epitome of life, as life begins and continues till the end from a woman. People would say the world and the entire universe revolve around women.

Do you think that women are born only to be housewives?

Frankly, I get annoyed when people say, women are born only to housewives. Throughout history, women have struggled with such gender stereotypes and other bigotry based on the various cultural background women finds themselves; making it difficult for any woman trying to pursue a career.

_{Image source; Pexels}

To me, women can be anything and anyone they choose to be, and not be restricted to being just a housewife. Some of the greatest beings and structures came from women, even the men who feel they should be just housewives came to being from women.

History has so many good memories of great women from the likes of Jane Austen (1775 - 1817), Florence Nightingale (1820 - 1910), Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928), Marie Curie (1867 - 1934), Coco Chanel (1883 - 1971), Katharine Hepburn (1907 - 2003), Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997), Margaret Thatcher (1925 - 2013), Queen Elizabeth II (1926 - 2022), Oprah Winfrey (1954 - present day), Jessica Ennis-Hill (1986 - present day), Malala Yousafzai (1997 - present-day) etc. Who were not only wives or mothers but had great careers in politics, fashion, sports, entertainment and what have you.

So the social constraint put on women to be housewives only is unholy and uncalled for, women can be anything they choose to be. A woman can take up different roles such as being a mother, a wife, a friend, and a counsellor and sometimes all at once and still contribute her best to it all.

What is the role of a woman in your society?

In recent years the role of women in Nigeria was curbed to the internment of mere housewives. As time passed, women were allowed to own small businesses but were still confined to the front of the living house, probably just by the corner of the house to assist with whatever the man is bringing.

But that I believe has changed as the role of women in my society currently is limitless. The advancement of socialization and exposure has brought understanding among both the male and female gender to give women the freedom to pursue their desired careers in different fields such as Education, Politics, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Medicine, Religion and what have you.

There is a lot women can contribute to the society and world at large and confining them to be housewives only doesn't make any sense.

Who are the most important women in your life? You can tell us about your wife, your mother, your aunt, your niece, your girlfriend, or even your sister-in-law.

As a young growing bachelor, I would say the most important women in my life are my mum and elder sister. They have been more of an inspiration to me than I would have ever imagined. They are my pillars in life and certainly, my well of objective guidance and my table of planning be it life or career.

_{A photo of myself and my Elder sister}

I've always known them to be resolute and compassionate not just towards me, but to everyone around them or me. The never say never attitude in them is more of a motivation than stubbornness people take them.

CONCLUSION

The woman is well beyond just the wording or the identity, it is the abilities and capabilities she possesses. A woman is someone full of capacity and resources like Mother Earth to always love and support those around her. Hence, she possesses all she needs in her life to be what so ever she wishes to be. I like to invite @Ruthjoe @msharif, @yakspeace, @lhorgic, and @waterjoe

THANK YOU!

---

ABOUT ME

---

NOTE: Always have a smile on your face, as you are never fully dressed without one.