Human society cannot exist without women. However, their role in each era is not the same. In Vietnam, the modern woman has undergone many significant changes.
In this article, Vietnamdrive wants to introduce its highlight features. Let’s see them, please!
1. The role is vastly different from the feudal era
Vietnamese women have escaped from the duties of childbirth and housework to enter society and take on new jobs in both economic and political fields.
They can be directors of companies of national or international stature, such as Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao – General Director of VietJet Air, Le Thi Bang Tam (Vinamilk), or hold vital positions in politics, such as Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Former President of the National Assembly).
Therefore, the concept of “the female following the husband and son” no longer exists. That is the idea that when a woman was a child at home, she had to follow my father’s principles; when she had a husband, most things followed her husband’s words; when her husband passed away, she had to rely on her son and not get remarried again.
Economic initiatives and changes in position in society have contributed to balancing the voice of the mother-wife in the family with that of the man.
Where is the Vietnam Women’s Union? The Vietnam Women’s Union is headquartered at 39 Hang Chuoi Street, Pham Dinh Ho Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi City, Vietnam. This official national organization represents the female people across the country. In addition, each province and city in Vietnam has a women’s association working under this Union.
2. Personality changes significantly
The changes in the role led to a significant transformation in the character of Vietnamese women. They became more confident, strong, and independent by emphasizing suffering, hard work, and sacrifice for their husbands and children.
Most clearly show that their decisions are no longer dependent on the husband.
Not only do they give the best for their husbands and children, but they also know to give themselves good things. With the thought that they can enjoy themselves, they are willing to spend large sums to serve their personal needs, such as eating, traveling, and beauty.
Of course, that change includes deciding to give up the husband if life with the man is not good enough to find a new, more perfect relationship.
3. The name of Vietnamese women change enormously
Under the feudal period, the daughter in the family was mainly not given a name, only names temporarily attached to the word “thị.” The name after the word “thị” was often ugly and only used to distinguish children, like Mẹt, Tủn, Tủm… When she got married, her names were changed to her husband’s, becoming Bà Tú, Bà Hùng, Bà Thắng…
In any situation, the female names were associated with the word “thị,” which means the market. By default, they had to work in the kitchen and go to the local markets.
Today, girls have proper first and last names. They were liberated from the default word “thị” defaulted for so long. Good names are chosen, names with beautiful flowers like Ngọc Lan, Tường Vi, or Hồng. Other names contain beautiful meanings of life, like Hồng Phúc, Ngọc Châu, and Mỹ Ngọc for Vietnamese girls nowadays.
The remarkable thing is that women in Vietnam do not have to change their last names during their lives, whether married or not. That is the strongest proof of Vietnamese society’s respect for women.
4. Having an own day for the Vietnamese female
In Vietnam, women not only have March 8, like every woman in the world, but they also have a day, October 20, dedicated to honoring their roles and importance.
If you travel to Vietnam on October 20 every year, you will be surprised to see fresh bouquets sold everywhere on the street. These are flower bouquets to give to anyone’s beloved and precious woman.
On that day, men often go to the kitchen to prepare the most delicious dishes and buy gifts or fresh flowers for their women.
At the same time, almost every female person will be mentioned and received the best wishes. Meaningful activities are held everywhere to promote the role of women in modern life.
5. Getting educated like other people
In feudal society, women were often not allowed to go to school. But today, education is universal to everyone; men and women have the same right to go to school.
The notion that girls only study a little has disappeared. The opportunity to go to school has helped girls get better jobs and lead confident lives in modern society.
Schools are no longer segregated or separate girls from boys as before. Competition in learning is fair for their efforts and all genders.
6. The division of labor in the family becomes more equitable
It is no longer assumed that cooking and taking care of children is the responsibility of women in Vietnamese families. Household chores are divided based on convenience and sharing with all members, both male and female.
This also helps women get rid of endless jobs. From there, they can do more social things and have more time to care for themselves.
7. Be more active in love
Girls have escaped from the fear of old prejudices by always being passive in love. Nowadays, they can take the initiative to speak to the person they love about the words from their heart.
However, not all self-confident female people look for love; most break the old rules and live with their own feelings and emotions.
Meeting and dating a Vietnamese girl can be exciting. Only you can know who is taking the initiative in a relationship.
