Slim, sexy and only for the man - fewer and fewer women want that in South Korea
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Chronik Welt01/13/2021Curse the man and never have a dull hair - this should be expectant mothers, according to a bizarre guide in the city of Seoul.
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If there is talk of South Korea, Europeans are primarily thinking of high-tech, innovation and large electronics companies such as LG or Samsung.For women in South Korea, however, life is not as progressive as the image of the Asian economic power would suggest.The festival in society anchored patriarchalism propagates a image of women that reminds of past times.
"The man can't cook"
"Hang clothes that you wore before your wedding, or clothing in small sizes that you want to wear again after birth," said it was recently said in an Internet guide to the city government of Seoul for pregnant women and mothers."If you feel like eating more than you should, or you want to miss the training, a look at the clothes will motivate you."
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In order for pregnancy phases, the paper contains numerous tips such as from women's magazines of the 1950s. Da die Frau nach der Geburt einige Tage im Spital verbringen werde, solle sie kurz vor dem Entbindungstermin den Gefrierschrank ausmisten und „Speisen wie Curry oder Suppe" vorkochen. Dann könne sich der Ehemann, „der nicht kochen kann", in ihrer Abwesenheit „bequem" versorgen. Und weiter: „Legen Sie Unterwäsche, Socken und Kleidung für Ehemann und Kinder in einer Lade bereit, für drei bis sieben Tage".
"Get a hair band!"
Once the baby is there, it is important to stay attractive. „Besorgen Sie sich ein Haarband", rät die Stadtregierung, „um nicht zerzaust auszusehen, wenn sie sich einige Tage nicht die Haare waschen können." Was von den werdenden Vätern erwartet wird, ist schnell gesagt: Nichts.
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The outcry is great, especially on social media. „Glauben die wirklich immer noch, dass verheiratete Frauen die Haushälterinnen ihrer Ehemänner sind?", heißt es in einem der vielen Postings.
A growing number of women no longer wants to accept that he has to put back behind men.According to a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) from 2017, women in South Korea earn 40 percent less than men-it is the biggest wage difference of all 37 OECD countries.If you have children, many women end gainful employment, often under the pressure of the family or employer.
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The birth rate in the outdated country is the world's lowest, in 2020 the population decreased for the first time.Instead of appealing to men, getting involved at home, the women would continue to be hung in addition to the all-round care of the children, critics say.According to the reason for the low birth rate, you don't have to search for long, says a social media user."He is located here."
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