Youn Young Women Case Study

There are many factors that are taken into consideration when stressing for self-reliance over domestic pursuits for women. For one, relying on another person’s income may leave the woman feeling unaccomplished or perhaps even a sense of regret. This may decrease any personal growth for women and therefore contribute to unhappiness and depression. Situations where a woman is dependent on her husband’s income may create potential problems down the line in case of a divorce or even worse, domestic abuse. Whatever the case may be, women may be required to carry the family financially. Without much job experience, it may be incredibly difficult to secure a long term job that meets the family’s basic needs while also providing some room for personal growth. …show more content…
As a consequence, young women sought the counsel and advice from other independent women in areas such as teachers, bosses, etc. One strategy for self-reliance that many women seek is securing a job even if it’s not the most lucrative. Having a job allows oneself to be independent and create a sense of fulfilment. Megan, for example, viewed her occupation as a central key to her identity and social status in society. While financial gains are important, identity may prove to be more valuable. It wasn’t just the idea of supporting oneself, but also being “successful and [having] some recognition.”(136) In order to avoid any complexities with a career, self-reliant women may “seek to avoid the constraints of traditional marriage while still holding onto the possibility of finding a lifelong partner.”(137) There is a misconception that postponing marriage equates to the idea of avoiding relationships all together, which isn’t necessarily the case. Marriage may be a possibility for the future; however some self-reliant women prefer to focus on building up their careers for their long term