Mothers International

My mother was all that, and more. Architect. Chief Financial Officer. Human Resources Director. Land Surveyor. Customer Service. Chef. Relationship Consultant. Doctor. Dentist. Professor. Security. Counselor.

Make that a billion mothers. We observe International Women’s Month to salvage the guilt, that persons that carry life in the womb for nine months, deliver it to the world, nurse it, school it and eventually plan its wedding doesn’t have an auspicious job title.

What is fascinating about corporate Canada, America or European Union is title creation. You probably understand, because you once found yourself among six or more managers in a boardroom, debating what to call a new position they just created.

Weight. The title must have substance, to justify why they created it and its medal, the salary. The title should trigger awe and respect, when the manager hands out business cards.

Women who bear children only have one title: mother. It is mama, in many languages. It is not accorded any illustrious title, nor is it given a salary.

It definitely doesn’t have a corner office because it functions in all the rooms at home. It is just there, like the sun and moon. It must do its job, make babies, period.

Mothers should be grateful, at least we gave them International Women’s Month.

By: Nonqaba waka Msimang.