DEPARTMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT STUDIES AND TECHNOLOGY, COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT, UNIVERSITI
TEKNOLOGI MARA PERAK BRANCH, SERI ISKANDAR CAMPUS
PROGRAM CODE : CFAP 111
COURSE CODE : ELC 231
GROUP : 3B
SEMESTER : OCTOBER 2024 – FEBRUARY 2025
PREPARED FOR:
MADAM NORASYIKIN BINTI ABDUL MALIK
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NUR ADELINE DAYANA BINTI TARMIZI 2023474116 SARIY NUR BALQHIS BINTI SARIZLAN 2023840952
EVALUATIVE ESSAY ABOUT :
“WOMEN ARE WEAK”
The article “.Women are Weak ” reviewed by Gurunathan Nagappan ACC describes about the reasons why citizens said that women are weak based on their perspective about women in the first place. The society believes that they need to given more protection more safeguarding and more of everything else because they are women and they weak. Also, men think they needs other people to keep they safe because she cant fight for herself, so they finalise that they are weak.
This article by Gurunathan Nagappan presents a passionate argument on the strength of women, especially in contrast to societal perceptions that women are the "weaker" gender. The author offers a personal narrative from his experience of supporting his wife through the emotional and physical trauma of losing a baby and delivering her stillborn child. From this experience, the author asserts that women are innately stronger than men, highlighting the extreme pain and endurance a woman goes through during labor as a testament to their resilience.
Nagappan challenges the traditional notion that men are the dominant gender and suggests that men, historically, have constructed a world where they are seen as superior in order to maintain control. The piece also advocates for the empowerment of women in all spheres of life, particularly in the corporate world, where women should be given equal opportunities and compensation. He encourages a change in mindset, calling for a safe environment that allows women to flourish.
While the article is emotionally charged and supportive of women’s strength, there are a few aspects worth considering critically. For
example overgeneralization of Strength. The argument that "women are stronger than men" based on childbirth, while compelling from a
personal perspective, is a generalization that may overlook the diverse ways in which men and women may experience strength in different contexts. Strength, both physical and emotional, is multidimensional, and while women’s endurance during childbirth is extraordinary, this doesn't necessarily make them universally "stronger" than men in every aspect of life.
Besides that, from biological and social factors. The article touches on the idea that societal structures, designed by men, have suppressed women's power. This is an important point, but it could benefit from further exploration of how both biological and social factors interact in
shaping gender roles. The idea that men "feel threatened" by women's strength could be expanded with more examples of how gender
inequality is perpetuated across various sectors.
Furthermore, we can see at the Empowerment and Equality. The call for greater equality for women in the workplace is valid and crucial. It would have been useful to see more concrete suggestions or examples of how institutions can actively foster environments for women to succeed,
rather than simply assuming that a "safe environment" will automatically lead to women flourishing.
Last but not least, Tone and Framing which is the article at times uses language that may sound confrontational or one-sided, particularly with phrases like "grow some balls" and "start putting things right." While the intent is likely to provoke action, the tone could alienate some readers who might be more open to dialogue if the message were framed more inclusively.
To sum up, we don’t agree with the article as the article raises important issues related to gender, empowerment, and the strength of women, but it could benefit from a more nuanced approach in addressing the
complex interplay of biological, social, and cultural factors that influence perceptions of gender and power. The personal narrative is a powerful tool, and the call for gender equality and recognition of women's strength is timely and essential. Next, the article reveals that while the author presents a compelling argument about the strength of women,
particularly through a personal narrative, the piece contains some generalizations and could benefit from a more nuanced approach. The assertion that women are inherently stronger than men, based solely on childbirth, is powerful but oversimplifies the complex nature of strength, which can vary across different contexts. The article effectively highlights the need for greater empowerment and equality for women, especially in the workplace, but could provide more concrete examples or strategies for achieving this. Additionally, the tone of the article, while passionate, may come across as confrontational to some readers, which could limit the impact of the message. Overall, the article raises important points about gender inequality and women’s strength, but a more balanced and inclusive approach would strengthen its argument.
WOMEN ARE WEAK By Gurunathan Nagappan
Woman are always known to be the weaker gender. Ever since she is little, she is treated like one. She is given more protection more
safeguarding and more of everything else, because she is a girl. Because she is weak.
She needs other people to keep her safe. Because she can’t fight for herself. Because she can’t protect herself. Because she is weak.
But I wonder who came up with the notion that women are weak. Did women themselves say that they are weak? Or has the world conditioned them to believe that they are so? The world which men want to dominate so badly.
Mother nature has designed women to be the stronger gender. In the wild we see the lioness hunt and feed her pack including the lion itself.
We concluded that the lioness being “motherly” and doing the job of nurturing her family. But what if in reality it was a little different? What if the lioness is doing the hunting and feeding because she is the only capable one? What if, in actual fact the lion is not capable of hunting and feeding his pack?
This realisation came to me when I helped my wife to deliver our first baby.
My wife and I have been expecting our first baby. With all the love and hope, we were looking forward to the arrival of our princess just like any new parents would do. On the 8th of April 2019 however, during a
regular check up with the specialist, we learnt that we have lost our baby. The baby’s heart beat had stopped. The doctor advised us to get admitted to deliver the baby naturally, although all these while we had planned for a C-section. We were devastated and my main worry now was on my wife who was not prepared both mentally and physically to deliver a baby naturally.
From that point onwards my wife who is known to be a person who does not tolerate pain easily, displayed such courage in handling the situation.
Yes, we cried, we were angry and we were disappointed but she quickly got herself prepared to face the delivery. I only had to go through the emotional trauma, but my wife had to go through the emotional and physical trauma of delivering a baby who is no longer alive. After 9 hours of labour pain, she delivered our baby. That 9 devastating hours thought me a lesson which I will never forget. Women are far more superior in strength. Not even the world’s best ironman can endure such a pain which a mother goes through during delivery.
Nature designed woman to be stronger and men feeling threatened by this have designed a world where they appear superior and controlling. It is purely a survival instinct for men to do so. But it has caused more harm to women than anything. Being the motherly figure that they are, women have allowed we men to continue our child play of dominating the world for centuries.
As the stronger one, it is time women felt more empowered. God and nature has given women the innate ability to hunt, fight, nurture, love, raise, groom and be better at everything they do compared to men. I have always said this and I finally experienced it. Woman is designed to go through the torturous labour pain, hence she can handle anything thrown at her.
The corporate world must wake up to this fact and start taking the strength of woman more seriously. I believe every organisation can and will benefit from the sheer strength and ability of a woman. Give her the toughest situations and create a safe environment for her to flourish and she will. Safe environment because for centuries we men have designed the world to be unsafe for women. So let’s grow some balls and start putting things right.
Women must start fighting for their equal rights in and out of
organisations. Women should be fairly and equally compensated as men.
Women should be given fair opportunities to showcase themselves.
Women should be given the chance to lead organisation more compared to what we see now. She will ensure that all of us will flourish and
prosper. Because women are stronger than men.
