Russian Women in the Workplace
Below is a description of the Russian educational system and RW. When reading this it appears that there are many opportunities available to RW. In practice this is not true. Young girls have always been approached by their male teachers to satisfy their sick fantasies. There are numerous cases where grades are withheld until the girl complies. This behaviour can be traced all the way until the end of university.
And it does not get any better when the โ€" now โ€" woman starts looking for a job. Russia turns out thousands of musicians to serve a music industry smaller than that in Boise, Idaho. With limited opportunities for employment, men understand the power they have over woman looking for careers. It is very common for sexual favours to be demanded in return for employment. This is why RW turn so frequently to marrying Western men. While sexual harassment does happen in the West, at least it is not an ingrained part of society nor is it unpunished by the courts
Russian women have the right to attend all levels of education. The problem lies in balancing the needs of education with the need to earn money. The compulsory secondary education is free. It provides the minimal required level of education and enables her to continue her studies. There are also private schools with high fees, but it is up to the parents where they will place their child. As a rule the curricular are the same for boys and girls as they study together. The only essential distinction lies in courses of housekeeping activities. During this course girls study the ABC of cooking, dressmaking, embroidery, designing and housekeeping. This in itself gives RW some indication of where they are expected to fit into society.
Having got the certificate of secondary education, every Russian girl may take a two-year course of higher grade course or enter a specialized institution of secondary education (technical school, vocational school, college etc.) where she will receive training in some profession alongside with completing her secondary education that will enable her to enter an institution of higher education.
In most cases there is no sex discrimination in receiving training in any profession. Not long ago girls were not admitted to military or marine schools but in recent years this restriction has been lifted so that everybody who passed the entrance exams and was approved by the medical board could get the profession of a policeman/woman, an army officer, a captain of a sea vessel, etc.
What professions are most favored nowadays by Russian women? In specialized secondary schools those of book-keeper, shop-assistant, secretary, manager, hairdresser and dressmaker. In universities those of lawyer and economist that are considered to be in demand and offer an opportunity to get a well-paid job. At present Russian universities release twice as much lawyers and economists than in 1991. No less prestigious are the faculties of psychology and sociology where the competition has increased considerably during last 4-5 years. The most attractive among the medical professions is that of a dentist. When choosing a University and a Faculty to enter a Russian girl acts in accordance with her preferences, aptitudes, interest, prestige of a certain profession, a possibility to get a well-paid job after graduation. But we have to admit, to our regret, that a diploma of any educational institution of any level even if there are only top marks there doesn't guarantee a Russian girl the job she has been trained for. Her knowledge turns out to be unnecessary. This is a paradox of nowadays: the Russian state, having invested huge sums of money in education of top-class specialists, does not allow provide careers for these trained professionals
Women in Russia may theoretically take courses in two or even three universities. Besides, there is a possibility of improving one's knowledge in his/her field at the Faculties of raising qualification, at the post-graduate courses for people writing a theses to obtain candidate or doctor of science degree, at various seminars and specialized courses. Many middle aged Russian women, unemployed or seeking for a more satisfying job, start to attend specialized courses to master a chosen trade that is in keen labor demand. The courses offer assistance in mastering the trades of lawyer, psychologist, book-keeper, auditor, manager, economist, secretary, hairdresser and shop-assistant. Many educational centers guarantee provision of employment. But the way things go in reality proves it is practically impossible to find a job in a good firm after six months courses. Nevertheless life offers Russian women greater opportunities nowadays. Many women ventured to give up their steady jobs, even if they yielded good money, for a try to make use of their creative business gifts and started their own businesses.
Russian Women and Attire
Many people have said โ€œRussia has the worlds most beautiful womenโ€. After travelling to South African, France, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Bulgaria and Israel โ€" I would have to disagree. Each of these countries possess women of comparable if not more beauty and grace.
But if you were too look at the average RW in a shopping in a market or buying books for her family, then I would say there is no comparison. The average Russian women takes much better care of herself and her appearance so that she looks betters than another women.
In Russia a pretty woman will succeed not only in private life, but also in business. That is why a Russian woman strives to keep herself in good form. The desire to look pretty has been an integral part of her life style for so long that it has deeply rooted in her mentality. Odd woman, going out, wouldn't line the eyes, apply lipstick and powder her nose. If a Russian woman didn't use make up she would feel as if she were naked. Expensive cosmetics are available for rich women only. But would the opening of Eastern Europe and Russia's impending ascension to the WTO, cheap cosmetics have arrived. Also many women live with their parents and they can easily afford to buy just a little cosmetics.
Russian Woman and Clothes
When a man abroad arrives in Moscow he is shocked at first to see that the streets are swarming with, so it seems to him, prostitutes: all women are wearing provocative clothes, make up and manicured hands.
But he must remember that in Russia a woman ignoring her sex peculiarities and engrossed in her work is viewed as an odd and absurd creature - a "bluestocking". You imagine incredible affection for grey colors, baggy skirt with a slit with knee-high stocking visible in it, hair of indefinite color tied up in a pitiful ponytail, grey face without any lively colors. This image has been repeatedly reproduced in the Russian cinema and is universally despised. Perhaps, this can account for the extraordinary attention of a Russian woman to her looks. Whatever the trends in fashion, the major goal a Russian woman tries to attain in her clothes is to emphasize her gentleness and beauty.
Russian Women and Health
When you speak to most RW about their health, they will usually refer to their spiritual health and their physical health. RW are firm believers that the way the way they conduct their lives determines their spiritual health. They will also talk about their physical health. RW would rather avoid Russian hospitals. They believe the doctors are not very good nor do they care much about their patients. Every RW will know of a case where a friend visited many doctors and was unable to be cured. The story will not stop there. They will then refer to a โ€œnot usuallyโ€ doctor who managed to cure the ailment.
Russia's developing medical system does yet recognise these โ€œnot usuallyโ€ doctors. In the West they are called aromatherapists or some other fancy name. These doctors try to explain their methods to the general population by talking about spiritual health and well-being. Do not be surprised if your prospective partner wants to see a โ€œnot usuallyโ€ doctor. She is simply referring to alternative medical practices.
It is common knowledge that there are no absolutely healthy people in the modern world. This is also true for Russia. A CNN/Time poll conducted in Russia yielded the following results: 7.9% of the population consider themselves healthy; 46.5% - subject to occasional illnesses; 41% have chronic diseases; and 4.5% think they are incurable. However one must remember that the environment can influence this greatly. The high death toll, shorter length of life, increase in the number of infectious and chronic diseases that have boomed in recent years result essentially from social disturbances. Change the living conditions and you will see the above mentioned rates change for the better. What is most important is that genetically sound constitution permits a Russia woman, under optimum conditions, give birth to healthy babies.
Doctors have been trying with various success to help the Russian woman preserve health. Though the system of preventive treatment and early diagnosing of diseases has yet found its proper employment, 67.4% of Russian women are treated in the regional polyclinics, 19.3% - at medical centers, 8.6% are treated by private doctors.
A great number of Russian women (about 63.4%) venture a course of treatment without first consulting a specialist, and 5.5% of women apply to โ€œhealersโ€
The most 'popular' kind of medical service is dentistry - 54% of the people questioned, then come gynecology - 36.2%, and gastroenterology - 35%. Many need a psychological treatment (this is especially relevant to housewives) - 32.8%.
Sport plays an important part in healthcare. In recent years there have been a universal tendency among Russian girls and young women to go in for aerobics, shaping and gymnastics. The women of forty and more years old attend health groups. A vigorous development is experienced by socially prestigious kinds of sport that were not encouraged before, such as lawn-tennis and mountain skiing.
While RW make every effort to lead a healthy life, there are many cases of excessive alcoholism, drug abuse and cigarette smoking. Many women almost never admit to these peculiarities during the early stages of correspondence with men. They feel the man will simply not be interested. But they believe that their lives are so miserable, they just cannot survive without them.
Here it is important for every man seeking a RW to consider this. No Russian agency will tell you this upfront, and many will simply change the woman's application so that there is no indication. If this is important for the man, a good way of getting around this is to use a personalized match-making services. In these services the experienced agency staff serve as a filter to find compatible partners.
Russian and Eating
Very few RW buy pre-cooked meals. The concept is absolutely foreign to them. Do not be surprised if your wife mentions Russian food is much better the first time you go shopping in her new home. She is not being rude, she simply equates freshness to healthy food. Russian people prefer buying vegetables and fruits in markets because it is more fresh.
Typical Russian women will try to cook food at home because for her, it is the wife's job to ensure her husband eats wholesome and healthy food. A true Russian women will shun fancy restaurants for the joy of preparing a meal at home. This can be a traumatic time for most women if they cannot find the right recipe and they strive for perfection. Please refer to our section on Post Marriage Support for more advice.
Russians take great care of nutrition. A person's food must be abundant, tasty and nourishing. Though public restaurants and bars numerous, especially in big cities, the Russians would prefer home-made food. Naturally, the major daily responsibility for cooking lies upon the woman. Nobody pays attention whether she likes it or not; the cooking is her moral obligation.
Russian women prefer natural products to feed their families with. This is what you would find in a typical Russian family rations:
Dairy products. They take one of the top positions in the list of products Russians cannot do without. As a rule they use fresh dairy products, i.e. they are to be eaten within three days. Therefore these products do not contain any preservatives, so called "live" products. They are milk (fat content may vary from 1.5 to 3.5 per cent), fermented dairy products (kefir, ryazhenka, varenets, curdled milk, bifidok, etc.), cottage cheese products (cottage cheese, sweet cottage cheese paste, etc.), sour cream, yogurts. The consumption level of butter and cheese is also very high.
Do not be surprised if your new dribe refuses to buy products with long expiry dates. She believes they not so fresh
Porridge and cereals. These are real Russian dishes that date back to ancient times. That is why breakfast menu in many families includes cereals: rice, semolina, millet, fine-barley, buckwheat, pumpkin, etc. Porridge is a necessary component of the diet of the women who take care of their good looks.
Vegetables. Is there a Russian woman who wouldn't cook a dozen of potato dishes. And beets, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, black radishes, turnips, cabbage, marrows, aubergines? They are all included in the Russian diet, and very often they are grown at private garden plots (dachas). That means that they don't need to be tested for nitrates. Russian women, provided with creative imagination in cooking, can make very healthy and delicious dishes of these vegetables.
Meat. It is practically impossible to survive a severe Russian winter without meat, which is, first of all, a powerful source of energy. The idea of using concentrated dry broth cubes instead of fresh-made natural meat broth for cooking a soup will seem absurd to any Russian woman. The daily menu of most Russian families necessarily includes a meat or a sausage dish, though recently the number of women refriaining from eating meat products has increased. They are not vegetarians in full sense, more likely, they follow one of the theories that meat is bad for the body.
Fish. It doesn't play a significant role in the Russian diet as meat. Still at least once a week a fish dish makes one of the courses.
Baking. Pies, patties, rolls, tarts, buns, cakes - the Russian woman is proficient in cooking them all. What can be found in the stores of a Russian woman of any age living in a small town or in the city? A sack of flour and a sack of sugar. She herself prepares the dough and bakes. Can you think of anything more delicious than a fresh-baked home-made bun?
Tea. Famous Russian tea ceremony is not just mere words. If the hostess of the house doesn't offer tea to her guest she will be considered inhospitable. The tea should be accompanied by cookies, buns, sweets, jam, honey. This is what we mean by Russian tea. And if you are invited to tea on weekend or a holiday, you will be treated to pastries and cakes baked for the occasion.
Speaking about general tendencies in a Russian woman's attitude to nutrition and cooking we should bear in mind that women in Russia differ from one another, as women everywhere in the world, in their habits, ways and affections. Some are fond of cooking and are culinary geniuses, others feel like criminals serving a life sentence of cooking. Still others would be happy to devote some time to cooking but can't allot any. One person is a culinary connoisseur, the other - is utterly unsusceptible to what she eats. One person adhere to some specific diet, the other will eat anything in any combinations.
Also depending the region your wife is from can have a significant affect on her style of cooking. Women from the far east city of Vladivostok will have strong Asian influences in their cooking. Women from Moscow and St. Petersburg will tend be be more Eurocentric.
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The women look extra hot and are densely concentrated in one big room, but that's where the advantages over ordinary life pretty much end for most of us. Everybody has their eyes focused on the top 20% of the hottest bodies moving around them like sleek, beautiful animals (and this goes for both the men AND the women). Because of this understandable fantasy phenomenon, the rest of us look lessened and low quality in the shadow of the visually hottest.For instance, if you happen to have the male disease of shortness like I do, you will seem that much shorter and perhaps even comical standing next to the towering, muscular Sven or his rap star look-alike buddy at the nightclub. Girls who would otherwise pick up a flirt in a grocery store isle will reject you in a heartbeat simply for failing to make that top 20% cut. It's an environment that requires a thick skin for casual rejection if you happen to strike an average pose, to say the least.With that in mind, here's 5 important things to know about successfully socializing within the fantasy universe of bars and clubs:1) The bar / club scene demands that you participate in the culture of what I call the "3-D's"... Dancing, Dressing, and the Displaying of attitude. You know what I'm talking about here and if you don't then you need to visit a few of these places and observe the dynamics going on for yourself. Guys who play the part expected of them by the foxy bar-queens that populate these places do the best. Whereas guys who stand around and watch, well... they stand around and watch. If these kinds of behaviors don't come natural to you, then you'll have to learn how to playact your way into this mindset because it's the only way that you'll have any sort of reasonable success-to-rejection ratio.Begin by frequenting some of the best places near you. Watch and study the "players" who seem to always have women buzzing around them. These guys did not simply show up one day and rule the roost
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As much as you think otherwise, there is no hard, verifiable proof that men are any more or less of a driver than a women. However, the actuaries at the car insurance companies charge differently. For so many men out there, it is hard to admit that his wife or his girlfriend is just as qualified or just as safe as they are. It is painful to realize but that is the truth. There is no proof that a woman is more of a risk.
The only way we can even begin to settle this debate is to look at the statistics. What the numbers show is that men are more likely to cause accidents, have a traffic ticket, more likely to speed, and much more likely to be involved in a fatal accident. That's the numbers people. Believe them. Here is a quote from the website Insurance.com's Vice President, Sam Belden,"All the evidence points to young males having riskier driving habits than young females. Men between the ages of 16 and 25 are much more likely to be involved in accidents, or be cited for traffic violations."
There was a risk analysis study funded by The American Auto Club, at Carnegie Mellon University in 2007, in part said, "men have a 77% higher risk of dying in an accident compared to women. The study, using information from both the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the National Household Travel Survey estimated fatalities per 100 million trips to be 14.61 for men and 6.53 for women. The total number of fatalities between 1999 and 2005 were 175,094 for men and 82,371 women. Pure logic prevails in this matter. Have you ever been in the car with a young man between the age of 20-25? I am amazed that you survived to read this article. Very few young men are careful drivers. They do not have the skills to manage the road effectively. They have bad tempers and make very bad decisions. The insurance companies agree that young males make bad decisions and display their aggression in an open and direct way.
Young people will always pay more for car insurance just because they have no record of safe driving. But there are ways to keep those costs down. For example, ask you agent if there are any Safe Driving courses you could enroll your young ones in. Possibly they might learn some skills to help control their driving and develop into a safe driver. That is what we all want.
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Women are called the most beautiful creature in this world. That is why they are related to many terms of beauty, physically and mentally. Physical beauty includes the beauty of body and face, while mental beauty includes psychological condition, intelligence, and attitude or behavior. As one of the ways to explore women's abilities, beauty pageant combines physical beauty and mental beauty as requirements for women to get the genuine beauty.
Nowadays, you can easily see various types of beauty pageants, such as Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss USA, etc. Basically, all of beauty pageants have the some purpose, which is choosing the most beautiful woman who has some certain requirements. The requirements are usually called as 3B stands for brain, beauty, and behavior.
The first B is brain means that a woman should have good intelligence and has a broad knowledge. The second B is beauty that means a woman should have physical beauty, including the beauty of face, body, and all physical appearances. The last B is behavior that means a woman should have good personalities, attitude or behavior, and how she behaves and treats others.
Even some beauty pageants in some countries also require another one B that means brave. A beautiful woman not only should have brain, beauty, and behavior, but also should be brave to express herself and her mind to the world, since there will be many obstacles she will face when she is chosen as the most beautiful woman.
Actually, beauty pageant can be one of good ways to explore women's abilities. This event can show the women's existence and as a good way for women to reach self-actualization. They will make efforts to increase their abilities, broaden their knowledge, and care of others. They will more realize that to get the genuine beauty, they not only need physical beauty, but also other eternal beauties like intelligence and behavior.
Joining beauty pageant also can measure your abilities since you are going to meet many other competitors who also have good qualities in many ways. It can be a good motivator for you to always improve your abilities, not only to win the competition, but also as training to compete fairly. And of course, by joining this event, you are going to get many new friends, and it can be extra benefit for you.
Finally, as one of the ways to explore women's abilities, beauty pageant should be supported. Joining this event, even if you win the competition, can be pride for you as a woman. But however, you should always realize that the basic of this event is how to be a real beautiful woman who has the genuine beauty.
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Today's single mothers, married and working moms, and stay at home moms can all benefit from the government grants available for them. President Obama has a program designed to help these women improve their education through the effective use of financial grants. Women never seem to get a break when it comes to income, their paycheck never equals what a man earns, even when she works just as hard or her job is just as critical. Education may well be the answer to gaining a higher income, and becoming better educated is easier than ever now with the many options available to women today.
Whether she needs her General Equivalency Degree or a Masters Degree at a university, women are encouraged to apply for one or more of the federally funded grants available to them. Single and working mothers have the opportunity to better themselves and become better educated and this will not only give them the ability to better care for their families financially, it will enable them keep them off welfare programs and that is a big plus all the way around.
Those who are under educated find they have far fewer job options to select from. Working moms cannot ever get ahead if their only job option is a minimum wage position or some job in the fast food industry. Earning a degree enables them to have a career instead of just a job. Becoming better educated is the only way single working women can improve the lives for themselves and create a better life for their children, and some of the grants available now can help get that college degree that was otherwise unaffordable to the majority of working women.
Filling out the application for a grant can be done easily while applying for entrance at your choice of college or a university. Online courses are very popular with working women, enabling them to spend more of their valuable time with their children, while studying from home.
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Low libido's with women is more common than you think. This condition affects women universally and is considered a form of sexual dysfunction. Many mitigating factors can cause this condition and the cause stems from psychological reasons to physical reasons.
This condition affects both men and women more often than one can imagine. Men and women both suffer from low libidos but both experience different treatment strategies in trying to overcome this sometimes shameful problem.
Women are suffering from this condition more commonly within our society and research has shown that a woman will experience a low libido problem even if only minimally once in her life. This condition can stem from numerous issues. As stated earlier in this article both psychological and physical issues can cause this condition.
I would like to discuss the psychological factors which can cause this condition. Some women tire easily and this can therefore cause low libido problems for the woman if experiencing serious fatigue will not have the desire for sex with her partner. Some women suffer from abuse or have suffered from abuse. Stress and depression are very common factors which cause this condition and if a woman is not sure with her sexuality, this can create serious problems within the bedroom.
Physical factors which can greatly influence this condition are numerous. I will touch upon some of the more common physical factors which are associated with female sexual dysfunction and low libido problems. Thyroid problems can be a domino affect of many things and a woman's sex drive is not excluded from being affected by thyroid problems.
Thyroid problems can cause weight gain issues which is more times to none caused by hypothyroidism and weight gain on top of an obvious physical problem such as this is not going to aid a woman in wanting to have sex in fact, this problem will aid the woman in not feeling good about themselves and with self-esteem problems thrown into this mix, it's a no win situation for a woman.
If you are on medications, you should research the side affects associated with the medications which you are currently taking. Some side effects of particular medications do include low libido problems. You will want to discuss this with your medical doctor who can aid you with reviewing other medications which will not include this horrible side affect.
This is a hard thing for anyone to admit but let's face it; if your partner is no longer sexually appealing, women will not have sex with them. This is not unlike what men experience as well. If you are experiencing drug usage, you will want to review your life and make the life changing decision in stopping your illegal drug activity. You can speak to your medical doctor about finding treatment therapies which will not only aid you with your low libido problems but improving the overall aspect of your life.
There are many treatments available for women who suffer from low sex drives. The treatments available can be both non-medical as well as medical. Non-medical treatments can include improving the communication methods between both you and your sexual partner. Institute some life changes will prove positive first and foremost for yourself but your family as a whole. Try gaining the help of a therapist or counselor. Sometimes it aids greatly in having someone from the outside looking in to give you a new prospective.
Low libido problems can stem from medical conditions which are out of your hands. You need to speak frankly and openly with your medical doctor who can aid in developing a treatment plan to address this issue.
Your doctor might recommend Estrogen Therapy which includes usage of creams, gels or tablets. Androgen Therapy is actually male hormones which include testosterone this will over time increase your sex drive. Progestin therapy is a hormone which works with estrogen. This hormone is not only administered strictly for sexual dysfunction in fact, the research is mixed on this particular hormone. You can also try herbal remedies which have been reported as successful in arousing the sex drive of women as well as increasing the ability to orgasm.
There have been many great breakthroughs with research into the libidos of women. The medical community has now embraced this obvious issue with women which are why medical professionals in dealing with the low libido issues of women are seeking more conventional and natural ways. If you are suffering form, low libido issues please seek the help of a medical professional while speaking openly about your signs and symptoms.
Having a low sex drive can create a dramatic impact on you and your significant other. If you are experiencing a low sex drive, do not worry for there are natural ways of dealing with low sex drives in association with sexual dysfunctions in women. Check out http://www.her-libido.com to find out more.
Women in the United States of America today encounter economic discrimination in the workplace, even though there is legislation which stipulates that women and men be paid the same wages for the same job. In short, women's work is often not valued as highly as that of men. If men are in general better educated than women, so the argument goes, then it is inevitable that they do a better on the job than women. One way in which this trend of sexist thinking and practice can be reversed is through the education of more and more women beyond their high school years.
The current economic crisis sweeping through America makes it exceedingly difficult for those who are low on finances to contemplate pursuing higher degrees at a college or university. Recognizing the necessity and value of a higher education qualification, President Barack Obama is willing to support the nation's women to go to college or university to get themselves educated in their field of choice. The President has charged his administration to come to the support of America's struggling women and mothers who desire a higher education by offering free federal scholarship grants running into billions of dollars every year.
Women who are American citizens above 18 years of age can now apply for up to $10,000 in scholarship funds. These funds are chiefly meant to support them in paying for tuition as well as contributing to other expenses. So it is really just a matter of going online and applying for your scholarship grant. And since it is tax free, you do not even have to pay any of it back! Apply now, and do your bit to put an end to discrimination against women anywhere.
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