Homeplace

I really enjoyed reading this particular piece of writing. I liked the fact that she was very focused on Homepalce and the fact that she tells the reader what it really is about. The only problem I had was that it was a little repetitive in terms of what was trying to be said. I'm sure that every reader will get a firm grasp on how important this place was, without talking too much about the same thing.


Other than that I thought that it was very interesting. I am an African American, so maybe that's why I think so highly of it. The writer brought up the issue of sexism, and I really don't understand why. At the same time, I'm glad the author did because it really made me think about the subject alot more than I ever have. The more I thought about it, the more I disagreed with what she was talking about. I say that because I'd much rather have a female caregiver/provider, than a male one. Not to say that women are suppose to do it, but because they are better at it. Back then, certain women wanted to be the caregiver, not a worker, because working is what men had to do because not too many opportunities were available for women as far as jobs are concerned. I may be wrong , but this is my opinion.

As far as African American women are concerned, I don't think that African American women would be as strong as they are now without the struggles from the past. Not saying that I'm glad that Black women had to face those struggles, but to overcome those struggles is something that they can all draw back to, and become more stronger than they already are.