Cowgirls have to have the ability of working side by side with the cowboys. There are not a lot of cowgirls out there, so they have to work with cowboys. Cowboys can have a strong opinion of girls working with them and how much they will let them do. Cowgirls have to gain the cowboys respect, so they can work side by side.
I have seen firsthand of a cowgirl gaining a cowboy’s respect. My mom has worked side by side with my dad for 27 years now. At first, my dad wouldn’t let my mom complete some of the tasks because it would have been too hard on her to complete. My mom finally earned his respect by showing my dad that she can do everything he can. My mom proved to my dad that she could lift the feed bags, change tires, work on tractors, and complete all the tasks he does. It took my mom many years to prove herself to him. Now he goes to her and asks advice on what they should do for the best of the cattle.
Hi Valerie,
ReplyDeleteVery cool posts. I think you hit this definition right on the head. I like that you stayed true to your definition throughout, and I think your definition does a pretty good job providing depth on the idea of "cowgirl."
I would have liked the story telling aspects of your posts to have been a little more active voice (the difference between sentences like "I had given a cow her shot ..." and "I gave the cow her shot ..." but that's not a huge deal.
One more source might have helped as well. I think this is a subject of study that others have looked into. Their help would have made your argument stronger.
Your photos are FANTASTIC. They really help the point you're making. They feel very genuine and purposeful. Great Job.
Marcus