It comes down to priorities
What is equality (“Facebook debate: Is gender equality taking a hit with young mums not working?”, Gulf News, April 16)? Women take pride in their ability to give birth, an ability that men do not have. Does this mean men are inferior? Similarly, women can hardly do the Herculean tasks that men can, so are we inferior? We are different but play an equally important role in society. Why has staying at home become a sign of the regression of gender equality? Women who choose to stay at home know the significance and value of being with their children. Working mums may find being employed eight hours a day pretty fulfilling. However, other women married to husbands who provide for their needs while they are working in their homes, do not feel there is any regression.
Factors may vary but I think women who choose to be stay-at-home mums are happy in their motherly role. They know that the emotional remuneration they get for the time spent with their children is incomparable to any other work in the world. I am not saying that women who are employed do not care for their children, but a major factor for women choosing to stay at home, is the priority given to their children’s emotional well-being, especially in their early years. If you ask any child to choose between a mother’s care and material things, he or she would certainly choose the mother, over anything else.
From Ms Mahnaaz Shaikh
Goa, India
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Mother’s love is important
A mother’s love is very important in the formative years of her child. The child expects it and, if love and care is not sustained, it can have an effect on the individual’s personality. In light of this view, young girls often grow up with the tendency to be replicas of their own mothers. So, many would prefer handing their babies over to babysitters, in pursuit of career success. This could be a growing trend someday. However, my recommendation is for the mother and her child to be very close always.
From Mr Kevin Henson
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
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Financial security
A mother is the first source of a child’s learning, growth and development. If people were well-established financially, I guess no one would want to work, especially if they felt their future was secure. Although gender discrimination does exist, women today can cope with tough challenges and can be more capable than men.
From Mr Shaukat Khan
UAE
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New destinations
Dubai’s public transport has excellent facilities (“Dubai to get 11 new bus routes from April 15”, Gulf News, April 12). The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) expands its bus network to accommodate more areas, where high traffic is observed.
From Mr Mohammad Zia Al Deen
Karachi, Pakistan
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Grace under pressure
I completely agree that Gulf carriers are the best, in every aspect (“Watch: Emirates mocks United following passenger scandal”, Gulf News, April 12). Recently, I witnessed the patience and decency – and the big smile – of one of their cabin crew members, in response to a very rude passenger. I appreciated her for her polite response. This is the result of a high level of training, which they get.
From Ms Syeda Ahmad
UAE
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Bad service
United Airlines’ (UA) flight attendants are not as accommodating as Gulf airlines’ crew. On one of my flights to the US in 2015, I politely asked a UA crew member to help me get to my bag, as it was beyond my reach. To my surprise, he answered: ‘Why don’t you do it?’ I was so shocked, I was not able to say a word. Obviously, if I could reach it, I would not have asked him. Thankfully, I have never experienced poor customer service in any Gulf airline.
From Ms M. Ali
Manama, Bahrain
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Game on
No doubt, this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some of the worst umpiring ever (“Mumbai Indians celebrate 10 years IPL experience”, Gulf News, April 12). In fact, some of the elite umpires have also erred during the recent Test cricket series, played between India and Australia. Indeed, to err is human and cricket players do commit mistakes on the pitch. However, to pinpoint players’ mistake is not appropriate, as they make quick moves and decisions in seconds. In order to avoid such acrimony, it would be better if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduces a Decision Review System (DRS) in IPL tournaments too!
From Mr N. V. Krishnan
Chennai, India
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