The Filipino Women In Marriage: How The Wife And Mother Evolved

Generations past–the Filipina wife was the typical docile, sweet and unassuming person behind the hardworking, conscientious and more dominant household figure that was her husband. In those simple days when life was less hard and households were typically patriarchal in nature, the Filipina wife and mother took the roles deemed supportive of that of her husband. Filipino marriage that defined a couple then seemed uncomplicated, ordinary and down-to-earth.
Several decades later, transformation in the household became more and more apparent. Stemmed by the increasing recognition of the talents and skills of the Filipino women, the subservient wife evolved and so has the Filipino marriage customs and landscape. Two things gave rise to the evolution. One is basically economic in nature.
The wife took on the role as an equal partner of her husband in providing for the basic needs of the family, such as by engaging in livelihood herself. The other is the growing attention given to her as a potent force, not only within the confines of the home but as partner in community building as well.
While we can still see some of these women dutifully performing their roles as wife and mother at home, they now occupy better positions as working professionals and as co-provider for the family. Her role in the Filipino marriage now expands from being a mere cook, dishwasher, moral and spiritual mentor to her kids, as well as supporter of her husband as he seeks his fulfillment. She has emerged as an empowered person aware of her own talents and dreams.

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