Woman's Way

I saw an ad for a series today that has a group of women, all armed and with expressions of aggression, standing "strong". They looked dangerous. I can guess that the show will present histories of these females, all young and hard bodied incidentally, in which they were abused or misused and are going to "get even" in some way. It's just a guess but lately, The Strong Woman movies are becoming common to the small screen and the big ones, too. While I agree that women don't need to be pushed around any more, I also think they are smarter than to use the same tactics that their aggressors employ. I have heard it said that if women ran the world, there would be no wars. About that, I am not sure because I have met some women who I know wouldn't hesitate to use whatever means they could to reach their goals. I say this with respect, because they are actually very focused people and that's admirable. Then again, I feel that women perhaps prefer to speak first before going straight into some kind of combat. And for women to arm themselves with weapons doesn't appear to fit somehow. We have this way of seeing the child in the enemy there somewhere. Women in the military, police and other careers that demand the use of weaponry, naturally must carry these tools but using them whether male or female or other, is always a last resort. Perhaps I am naïve but then again, I am just an average individual, a female one who likes kids, homemaking, career, happiness and trying to keep the peace. Lately, movies are showing gender roles for females that go beyond the traditional ones of yore but that allow both men and women and all, a freedom of expression much broader than previously known. Some of the heroines are brutal and dangerous and use any harsh tactics to achieve their ends.  Hopefully, we of these times are growing away from using violence to express ourselves to gain or hold power.  To me a woman person is one who prefers to avoid hard means and is willing to talk things out and work things out rather than first bashing at something or someone. It seems the better human way. Angry moves rob a person of good judgement and the only way to create a lasting solution to any problem is to negotiate. Or at least try to. The movie trend seems to be going the other way and making super women who don't do that. They act first and ask no questions. It is also interesting that they are not middle aged or older woman usually, but very beautiful creatures who don't appear to show or feel their aggressive battles in any way. They look lovely: no clenched jaws or gritting teeth, no bruises or cuts or scratches or sore spots and their suits don't tear or wrinkle.  After a whole long period of kicking and punching and shooting 'em up, these women come out unscathed, lipstick in place.  Even their clothes and hairdos stay intact!  I don't know about you, but  a mere day of shopping, cooking and housework plays havoc with me. Ah Hollywood!