Brooke

denied power in favor of their closest male relative

expected to always sit still and look pretty

married off to whoever their father wants

taught their sole purpose is to produce heirs

You were told that anything boys can do, girls can do. You were offended when you heard the term ‘barefoot and pregnant.’ You thought a “woman’s place being in the home” was ignorant and old-fashioned. You didn’t think you’d enjoy cooking meals. You liked restaurants and take out. You thought you were independent. You had a job and a career. Here’s why you’re so much happier now. 1. Routine. You always know what to do and when to do it: when to wake up, when to have things ready, when you have time to sit and stare out the window, what time His car pulls into the driveway. It’s so good to know what to expect. So good to never wonder. So good to just follow the routine. 

2. The world is strange. All those debates about politics and economics and social issues gave you a headache. Now that your domain is the home, you never have to think about those thorny questions. You biggest questions are what to wear, what to buy at the grocery store, and if today is a laundry day.

3. It feels right. You still remember the day you came home late from work and he had to make you both dinner.  You got red all over. It was never his job, it was always yours. You knew it, and He knew it. You’ll never make that mistake again. 4. Cooking is a woman’s job.  He always praises your cooking. You never thought you could be so proud of an accomplishment so why not take the time to do more.

5. There is order. When you both worked, your home was always neglected. Always dishes in the sink. Always mail to sort. Things piled up. Now, the house is in perfect.

6. No competition. When you were trying to make it in the working world, you were exhausted all the time. You tried to lean-in, compete, stay ahead of things, but it was so hard for you. He, on the other hand, competes with relish.

7. Housework.  Making sure the house is clean after a full week of work is not fair to Him so of course it’s for you to do, and your desire to keep him happy means the house is spotless. 

8. No Stress. Outside your home, you were constantly unsure of how to dress. Work appropriate means ‘don’t be too sexy’ but if you try to be sexy, are you being slutty?  Now, you dress like the perfect housewife, just like they used to show on TV. You love how you look and how He looks at you.

9. Children. You’re ready to be bred. The house is ready. Your mind and body are ready. He’s ready. You can’t imagine how women who work could possibly make a suitable home for a family. You know you’re going to be the perfect mother.

10. It’s Who We Are. At first, you hated this reason. When you read it at first, you thought it was a joke. You see now that it’s the root of everything. The truth that was always with you. You’re only a girl. You can’t be expected to do more than this. You accept it. After all, it’s your natural state.

i want to be with/marry a man who strictly enforces gender roles in his home. i want him to make me quit my job because a woman’s place is in the home, not the workplace. he’ll keep me naked or wearing skimpy lingerie while i cook and clean and make his home a peaceful haven, maybe even going as far as putting a lock on my wardrobe to make sure i don’t sneak into clothes once he leaves the house. i’ll only be permitted to wear ladylike skirts and dresses when he gives me permission to leave the house. 

i want him to make me completely financially dependent on him. he’ll make me close up all my bank accounts and transfer all my money to him. he’ll take all my credit cards (because what woman is smart enough to know how to use one of those?) and make it so i have to ask permission to buy anything or ask him if i ever need money. 

he won’t let me vote, read the newspapers or watch the news because a woman shouldn’t have a say in anything regarding politics or government, and we’re too simple minded to understand anything that goes on in the man’s world! besides, i’d have better things to do like baking him a fresh batch of cookies or making sure all his shirts are cleaned and ironed! 

my man would come home at the end of a long day and be greeted by me on my knees at the front door, either naked or in specially requested lingerie. he’d obviously gag me as soon as he came in because, after a long day at work, the last thing he needs is a woman harping on at him! i would serve him dinner and then make sure a cold beer is waiting for him in the living room after he’s finished. then he’d chain me up to the kitchen while i washed the dishes to make sure i didn’t get distracted, and he’d finish off his day by using me however he wanted!