One voted for Trump and proudly declared her support of Trump on Inauguration Day.
For the other cousin, she does not declare her political views on Facebook, but made it clear, after Trump's inaugural speech, that she was not pleased at his remarks about children and education. She is a devoted teacher. In fact, many, many years ago, when she first started to teach, I helped her set up her classroom one year, during a visit.
Two cousins.
Two backgrounds.
Two opinions.
But there are things these two cousins have in common. They were able to get an education, and pursue a career. They were able to choose whether to have children or not have children. They both had the right to vote (although one of them had to wait until she was 21 to get that right. The other received that right at 18).
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| The "Lawn" at the University of Virginia, January 2017 |
That was also the year I enrolled in a college. It's sobering.
Back then, women attending college were still called "co-eds". Now, they are called "people".
It was a way different world back then. I, personally, do not want to go back, as appealing as nostalgia can sometimes be.
We have a lot of work ahead of us to make sure that never happens.
Day 22 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
Rolling up my sleeves, let's get to work,
ReplyDeleteExactly.
DeleteI wonder how the cousins, as educators, see the appointment of Betsy DeVos?
ReplyDeleteI don't know, but I am not at all comfortable with her for a number of reasons. I'll list just one: I have a cousin with dyslexia and another cousin on the autistic spectrum (speaking of cousins)and this individual does not seem to know much about IDEA, including the fact that it is a federal law.
DeleteWoman who support this president should be ashamed imo. As for Devos, don't get me started on the mess we have in our schools from her influence here in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, Denise.
DeleteWell-said. I couldn't agree more.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGood thing is women have come a long way. Lets hope for the best
ReplyDeleteWe must all hope for the best.
DeleteAnd so many have been saying, "What are they protesting? We have equal rights." Um, yeah, kind of. But it would be so easy to lose this progress.
ReplyDeleteA thought provoking post, Bookworm. Here in Blighty we are a divided nation over the Brexit vote. I was devastated by the result and furious with my brother for voting the other way. But it's done, so, as Songbird says, lets roll up our sleeves and get to work and hopefully make something good out of a bad decision.
ReplyDeleteHOping for a change and it seems to go in right direction.
ReplyDeleteWe have definitely come a long way. But there is always more change that needs to happen
ReplyDeleteChange is expected. Hope this soon.
ReplyDeleteSome say don't look back and some say, don't forget....The approach may be different but the idea is to make way for a better future....I am hoping for one too.....
ReplyDeleteAs a highly educated woman about to become Dr. Banks ... I certainly want the right person in the position of Secretary of Education. Not sure who that might be!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in college the first time (back between 1976-1980), I was also considered a co-ed!