[HPforGrownups]Wizardesses (Witches?) and their working habits...

[Denise Rogers]

No: HPFGUIDX 3791

Jinx,
I realllly doubt that unless they are muggles, we see anyone in Rita's and I's profession.  I haven't seen one computer yet at Hogwarts!  (Yes, Hermione, I know... I remember when they were talking about "bugs").  I have the feeling that many of the muggle professions aren't well known to the witches of HP.  A doctor becomes a healer, aka Madame Pomfrey, who reminds me of the elementary school nurse I had back in the 70's.  A lawyer might be a possibility, but still not certain if they exist in general, male or female.  Have we seen one female politician (besides in PoU, love ya Lori!) or department person?  We've seen Diggory, Arthur, and other men in the roles I am describing, but I do not recall any women in power besides Madame Maxine, who seems to hold AD's role in (France?).

What roles are there available to wizard women besides Mothering?  Would be interesting to see.

Does Mrs. Draco have a career?  Or is she the "social-type" going always to luncheons and etc....?

It's worth a thought.  

And no, for the record, I am not a feminist, but I do prefer wearing the casual clothes of men (Why oh why must we females have the most uncomfortable, binding etc clothing to put beside our skin?  I would much prefer the t-shirt boxers!).  I don't know if Rita's seen this, but in Ohio, we are in a mainly male field (Computer Programming, COBOL/AS400 for me) and it is a "man's world".  I also am not posing this question as more ammo for the women are being portrayed inferior discussion.

I seriously want to know what you think might be women's field of careers!

:)
Dee

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jinx 
  To: HPforGrownups at egroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 6:17 PM
  Subject: Re: [HPforGrownups] Re: 'male-identification' & Snape at DE meetings--Amanda and Martha




  > mmarth at peoplepc.com wrote:
  >
  > > A strong woman type whose profession is being a wife and mother and
  > > loving every minute of it and wouldn't give a hoot if all the
  > > characters in the book were men and who thinks women sure do over
  > > react about many things and.......isn't this about Harry Potter?
  >
  > If I can find a sitter, I'd like to treat you to a donut for that
  wonderful
  > summation!
  >
  > --Amanda
  >
  > A fellow professional wife and mother (and an editor on the side)

  Just because being a mother is the one thing women can do that men can't,
  doesn't mean it's the only thing women should want to do.  Women do most of
  the world's labour but own virtually none of the world's property.  I don't
  think we're overreacting.
  Even if more central female characters in Harry Potter only makes a small
  difference to the world, it will be enough for me.

  Jinx


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