I get the feeling that some women fear that if they acknowledge the strength that's associated with the hearth, they'll somehow be seen as accepting that as the **only** realm of female strength--which, of course, it isn't.
Yeah, for either men or women, the role of defending the home and supporting the family is a vital one, and requires strength.
I think it's harder to dramatize hearth-oriented strength and heroism. It's very easy to see what the threat and conflict is when a black knight comes to town and cuts down all who oppose him; it's harder if the threat isn't a weapon and resistance isn't in the form of a fight. However, it's most certainly **possible** to tell a story that's gripping even without clear externalized threats and danger.
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timeasmymeasure
great topic!
Date: 2011-03-02 06:15 pm (UTC)Yeah, for either men or women, the role of defending the home and supporting the family is a vital one, and requires strength.
I think it's harder to dramatize hearth-oriented strength and heroism. It's very easy to see what the threat and conflict is when a black knight comes to town and cuts down all who oppose him; it's harder if the threat isn't a weapon and resistance isn't in the form of a fight. However, it's most certainly **possible** to tell a story that's gripping even without clear externalized threats and danger.