Let's Talk About Burmese Society!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, I talk about the cultural assumptions of Burmese society including sex discrimination, family structure, sex education, dating culture and so on..... I hope you find this video informative. Enjoy!
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as a Burmese girl, i don't see anyone worship their husband in my society, besides that i agree with other facts you mentioned. but in my opinion, you should add more good points also, whity. so the video can be more balanced. sorry i am not really good at English. they are just my personal opinion. will always support you and learning English through your channel. xoxo
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ever thought she is just a young leftist who does not know better and lives under false notions that her world view is "progressive" so everything cultural or old is bad.
“Life is hard, man; it’s even harder if you’re stupid.” Ha ha. Love it! You sound very sensible and also somewhat western. Great level of English too. It must be hard not to pick up western values and habits in this hyper connected world. But we’ve also made a lot of mistakes in the West too. Hopefully your generation can learn from our mistakes and pick the ones that work for you while also preserving the best bits of your culture.
To say "Get a life" is easy, sis. But most young ppl in myanmar cannot afford to live by themselves with these high housing prices. That's why they have no choice but to live with parents. And leaving ur house is considered "unfilial" here. For eg.,i want to live alone so bad, but it would be interpreted as me not wanting to take care of my parents. Living with ur parents is not only a burmese thing. It's a thing in many cultures around the world, except US. I personally don't like that culture and wanna be more independent, but it's neither "backwards" nor necessarily bad. It's just a different set of family values.
Agreed! It is not easy sometimes to "get a life" look at Cuba where three generations lived together in the same house, they couldn't easily "get a life" they couldn't afford a house so they had to live together. I guess it is the same issue. But I am not sure.
You've got a point too!
@aiuhwtaearew NqhWdsyruG To be fair, she didn't exactly use that sentence and I believe that's not what she meant.
Most of us would be lucky enough to have two families in our lifetime. The one we didn't get to choose where we are the children of the family, and the one we get to build where we will be Husband or Wife.
Between these two families, we should spend some time to live for ourselves. We can have full authority and responsibility of our own lives.
@Lotus Rain is right. Living on your own is definitely not easy. You're gonna make mistakes. You're gonna have so many difficulties that you'd doubt yourself if this is even the correct decision. You're gonna want to drop everything and go back to your family. But remember, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
You're gonna overcome all these difficulties. You'll get to enjoy the freedom of being on your own and you'll learn not to abuse it.
I'm not saying you should get out of your family for good once you turn 18. Of course, you're gonna have to take care of your parents but don't you think, your parents deserve to buy whatever they want without checking the price tags. If you are lucky enough, you'll get to live with your parents and grow at the same time. But sometimes, staying at the same place, having the same opportunities will only give you the same result. You wouldn't get to fulfill your potential. You gotta take a risk to be better.
I believe when Whity said "Get a Life!", she meant to have a life where we gotta get out of our same old lifestyle and make a difference. Meanwhile, we're gonna have a chance to find ourselves and what we truly want.
"get a life" is a typical liberal/american talking point it doesn´t mean anything it is just apealing to individualism. There another term they use that means the same known as "pull oneself up by one's bootstraps"
I agree with your opinion. We need more women like you who can speak up. Don't let old men make rules!. Women's empowerment. I believe through education, women in your country can make a difference in society. Nice video...Keep it up, Whity!!!👍👍👍
You just earn a whole new level of respect from me. I love the way you just express yourself.
As a Burmese man in Myanmar 🇲🇲 It’s such a relief that there is also someone who thinks like me and I’m not the only one
Thank you for your candor. This explains a lot. I agree with you on all points, especially regarding the sex education!
I really hope you gonna see this comment and READ it.
Though you have made a lot of good points regarding sexism and religious conservatism, a lot of other points are entirely entitled to your opinion, and thus I believe you should not be narrowing down the whole Myanmar culture into your bottle. Calling someone "stupid" mainly because that person doesn't follow standards defined by other "Superior" cultures that have more values to you is not okay. A person saying with their parents because they do not have a life? Probably they do not have the privilege to live separately. Probably their parents do not have the privilege to sustain themselves. You need to understand not everyone in Myanmar share the same socioeconomic values as you have. The people living with their parents and supporting them are not no-life people. They are responsible people looking after their parents and there is nothing wrong with it. In fact, it is even a lovely culture Western cultures do not have!
And you should not bashing on parents making decisions for their kids. First of all, you need to know why is that the case? It is not only in Myanmar culture. In fact, parents' influence on their kids is not uncommon at all in Asian cultures. If your parents are open-minded, well good for you. But there are parents who grew up with the conservative mindsets probably because they didn't receive good education when young, or the society they grew up in or live in is not those society where privileged people live in. These people having conservative mindsets is NOT their fault, but the SYSTEM. The SYSTEM the military government slowly created. Thus, they might be narrow-minded or as you say "can't think out of the box."
I think you should also see the situation from outside of the box you are accustomed to. If you really want to discuss such issues, you can totally talk about the failed system in Myanmar, years of de-education, years of being disconnected from the outside world, and years of political manipulation and brainwash by the military instead of trash talking about Myanmar culture.
You can't just directly compare your preferred western cultural system to other cultures. No culture is superior to another.
@Get Gully Western liberalism is pure schizophrenia!!Yes they think that their system is "superior" to others like let´s say china and that "democracy" is the default mode for everyone but at the same time it also claims that all cultures are "equal" and deserve to be treated as such which means that as long it is part of your culture "you can do it" Example: Islamic traditions like burqas must be allowed on the liberal society even though it is (according to liberalism) a form of oppressing woman but since is part of "their" culture and since they are all equal, it should be allowed. Or genital mutilation both male and female.
One can see another absurdity of liberalism they think that they should "rule the world" and other nonwestern cultures must follow. You can see this on the china bashing campaign going on and how they scared that a country that don´t "share our values" is gaining power and that " dangerous" for the "fee world" but at the same time they are okay that millions of negroes, Arabs and whatever moving and imposing their culture on western societies because opposing that would be "racist"
Liberalism looks a lot like schizophrenia if you ask me.
you bring up a lot of good points about criticizing overall systems as opposed to a specific culture or aspects of it. however, it is possible to provide constructive and educational feedback without being condescending
Yes, I agree. Thai people like me also have culture. We raised our children until they graduated. Able to work to support themselves and have to look after their parents Because in Asia we don't have money to care for the elderly. If your children don't take care of you, who will take care of you? America I go to live sometimes because there is a house there. House taxes are expensive, but they will share them when we grow old. This is good
I agree with everything you’ve said. This girl is clearly stained by western culture influence.
I agree with you on the sex education and about men's privilege in Myanmar. Especially when married man are cheating ( having sex ) with other ppl ,[ it is considered okay] " they are guys its normal" but when girl got [raped] , they are considered unclean or described with the term " ywa" . Sex education is also very important but here, ppl are so shy to discussed about it . It's human natural what's so wrong about it?
Thanks Whity for more interesting content. Very thought provoking. Peace.
I can also say from my point of view that what you are saying is VERY TRUE and more people need to talk about this. I think you are an amazing girl with an amazing channel! :) Keep doing what you are doing and don't stop because again, I think you are AMAZING. My respect for you went upppp. ily! :D I agree with you 100% and I am inspired.
As for Buddhism (as well as other fundamental traditions), though it’s not that tradition which can ultimately lead a person to perfection of life, still it’s strong culture which can moderately keep society in peace, since it nurtures good values. Thus, the problem is not religion, but the way and the form, in which it has reached us throughout the long years. Buddha was the incarnation of Lord Krishna, and as the top class man and preacher, he was supposed to maintain celibacy (which is good for man) and also keep away from women(not because of hatred or smth like this, but due to the rules). So probably, that’s why women are not allowed to access some places which you mentioned, but only monks/men.
When it comes to sexual education, it’s great idea when it’s taught in the traditional way, which means instructions for young people to avoid premarital or extramarital sex (not to mention various perversions, which unfortunately are widespread nowadays). But when they teach how to do it technically and also encourage to do it regularly, that’s bad idea. Thus, people get inspired to get involved into random relationships, without being aware, that such activity incurs bad karmic consequences for one. In other words, sex is a sin (unlike to what you said), just when it’s unregulated and lawless (beyond marriage bonds). And that’s what harms society tremendously. Believe me, society doesn’t need such “education”. As for sexual intercourse itself, there’s nothing to teach, cause it’s natural process, which everyone understands (just like eating, sleeping, drinking, walking etc).
Regarding the words, which you’ve said about reverence for husbands, provided by wives. Probably it could be done in another way, but it’s good idea, in general (and it’s not because I’m man and I vote for being revered to indulge my false ego, and to exploit women). It’s just nature. When woman expresses her faith in husband, cherishes him, follows him despite his mistakes and imperfectness...it grandly inspires husband and endows him with colossal spiritual power and intellectual might to change life, go through obstacles etc...he becomes “locomotive which can easily pull the train carriages” for brighter future! And such qualities as humbleness, shyness, obedience (don’t confuse with humiliation) are really natural for women and very attractive for men.
P.S.: swear words and all this “westernization” don’t go with you well
P.P.S.: being Buddhist (or Muslim, Christian, Hinduist) doesn’t mean only wearing relevant clothes, amulets, committing rituals and application of outward sign on the body...firstly, it means studying the scriptures, comprehension of the content and following the given rules and regulations.
Min Ga Lar Par, Vee🙏🏼🌼🌻🙏🏼
Your commentary is sensible and sound, and i celebrate the many virtues of Myanmar society, while doing my best to promote improvement by universal metta.
Thank you for your sincere, courageous, and insightful presentation.
Hi Whitey....I was one of the few people who disliked your last video but you have made up for it with this one. Good Job. I have been waiting to come to Myanmar for 30 years...I was supposed to come in March until Covid spoilt everything. How you explain Myanmar culture reminds me so much of Thailand and how it was when i first visited there 30 years ago. Thailand is now so different and I'm sure this is what is going to happen to Myanmar also. Is it better?.... People have more money...and easier to get around Bangkok but I feel a massive loss of tradition ...It's as if everyone wants to become "Westernized" as if that is an improvement... It's really not... We should all embrace our diversity....Unfortunately....I know this is a pipe dream and why I need to see Myanmar before its too late. You are a smart girl with an independant mind. Try to maintain this philosophy and be a leader. Try to educate when you can. You CAN maintain tradition whilst disregarding the some of the stupidity. I see women in Thailand all the time who think they are only there to serve men....It's a a very flawed mindset that only leads to unhappiness. Stay strong and you will get what you deserve ;-)
The all "westernization process" is nothing more than a code word "adopt liberalism" that´s what they expected it would happen in china for instance and now that they realised it won´t happen they went into anti china hysteria mode. It is quite amusing to watch. As for thailand never been there but from what readied the major problem they have is that they mantained the entire tourist industry unregulated like we are still living in the 70´s and 80´s. My impression is as long you can show up at the boder you can enter either you come form germany or from togo. That´s not smart policy. Backpackers, motorbike tourists and other bums are all welcomed. Why would you allow that? When i see videos from there the impression i get is exacly that:chaotic and unrelulated, that´s stupid and even now aparently some people on the government there seem to have come to that conclusion.
Vee, now you understand what a westerner is thinking. Remember one thing: Be honest with yourself, so you can be honest with others. I appreciate your candidness. That was quite refreshing!
Paying homage thing was no longer a thing since my great grandparents' era though. Every community used to be sexist, not only burmese. Burmese women have their own history of equality in ancient times too, like leading family business, or going to school, unlike other women in the world (including the west)who were forced to stay at home until they were sent away for marriage.Tdy's burmese women r mostly feminists and career women. I know there r still a lot of issues with sexism even now, but isn't it the same in other countries? Sexism takes different forms in different communities, but it still exist in the west too. The duty to get rid of it completely lies in the hands of young burmese.
Which is why I admitted I wasn't sure about women paying homage to their husbands. Because I've heard that from my grandmother.
@@WhityVee i understand what u meant, sis. I just said it so that ppl from other counries won't misunderstand what u mean. I'm sorry if i sounded a bit harsh, but it wasn't directed at u. Peace✌
When you fall in LOVE, you will do anything for your bf or husband... “Homage to your husband every night?” Well, I am in love with French bf but I am pure Burmese and Buddhist (not necessary to mention because this homage thing is not just because of my religion). YES! I do it (not physically but in my mind) to my bf together with my parents after buddhism ritual pray or when I miss him so much because we are long distance. (i dont mean I do homage to him everyday and night). The reason is I cant be grateful enough for meeting him in my life and he has been my best friend, and best guide of my life.. He is like my second Dad to me in my adulthood. Its the same feeling when you want to homage to your parents/ buddha with the gratitude of their love and existence. When I was around 6y/o, my mom stop preparing clothes for me to wear after shower, but she always manage and prepare the clothes for my Dad. I was super jealous on my Dad, haha. Now I realized I want to give/do/help my best to my bf even for small shopping, small massage after long day, cooking, laundry, etc etc... If i never known love or met him, I would never understand my mom why she puts effort for her husband daily life. (He is 35 and I am22 now... maybe the age and the relationship between 2 people matter)
Thank you for sharing. Life can be complex but can be simple if people just:
1.) Respect yourself and others
2.) Love yourself and others
3.) Don't piss off Whity😉
I have been following your TH-cam channel for almost one year. You are a good human being. I guess most of Burmese people are generous so. I want to know your personal views on rohingya issue!
The rohingya issue is heavily distorted by western media.
@@zay395 I don't think so. The real situation is even more worst than the western media is showing.
Shahadat Rigun Spoken from an outsider’s perspective.
finally i was reading to see if anyone would bring the rognia bullcrap and you got the prize!!!Let me guess for you the only problems in the world are the one the media talk about right other than that everything is fine. If they keep quiet it i not a problem
@@zay395 i hope she keeps quiet about that rognia bullshit because after this video all she needs to ruin her reputation is to make a video in support of the rognia that would make her an outcast on her society but she would be loved by western liberals.
I do understand your feelings.Even as a boy,I usually have that kinds of rebellious emotions towards my own culture and traditions after being broad-minded and in touch with exotic ones.I think that this is human nature to feel the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) and I feel kinda proud (Sate Gyi Win😅) to think in that way.We are on the same page.I dislike that kind of feelings,though.To overcome these interior negative vibes,I need to try to be a better person to see things from neutral point of view.Anyway,I wish you all the best.Respect for your bravery to open up your true feelings. Peace!
Modern(Western) culture isn't all what it seems. Be careful about swallowing wholesale.
Much impressed. Very well debated topic
I'm myanmar girl and same as you. I used to question my whole culture regards to gender inequalities. I don't really agree with my parents point of view 😂
After about 39 minutes Professor Goran Adamson mentions his book "A Critique From The Left". Where can this book be found?
Hello! Please do continue making videos like this. I think that your voice is extremely valid and you should always feel free to express what you want and how you want it. Myanmar society and gender discrimination have gone hand in hand and I am glad you are pointing these out. Your swear words are extremely valid as these injustices around gender discrimination are horrible and fucked up.
Some of the comments saying "This is not Myanmar culture" are truly hypocritical. Who defines Myanmar culture? Is it not the people of the country? You have a case for what specific difficulties you see in society and it is your right to say it. There are still many discriminatory laws within the penal code as well as lived laws that directly target you based on your gender, political expression, sexual orientation, and religion. Many of these are military and colonial legacies but many of these are also stemming from conservative cultural expectations as well.
Many of the comments I see are misogynistic telling you to leave the country or policing your language and "No one wants that kind of women". These are why this video represents the current reality and how sexism is still very much alive within our own communities.
I'm not sure if you have access to resources regarding some of the topics that you shared but there are many organizations in Myanmar working on the topics you mentioned but I'd be happy to send some. One last thing, continue to call out and give a big fuck you to specific troubles that you see in your society. Just be careful in considering your own privilege and how that could cloud your opinions of those less privileged than you and be sure to do research!
Thank you so much for explaining your culture more for all of us. I can’t wait to visit your country once international travel resumes :) Stay safe!
Great video Whity, maximum respect!! The people giving you negative comments are only doing so because deep down they feel guilty about perpetuating and accepting these submissive, controlling and sexist values. I have visited your country and loved its people and culture, but like many other countries (western included), the massive gender inequality is obvious and sad. Stay strong girl, Kia Kaha 🙏
apparently this is a video of criticizing(negatively) your/our own culture, thank you. i would like to suggest you about either balancing the content, if not just change the title to “my POV about Myanmar Society” :) and fyi saying the F word doesn’t make you look cool thanks again :)
You're welcome.
Exactly! I don't understand why a lot of people think that saying the F word or cursing words makes you look cool when it doesn't.
I am not sure if a lot of asians understand how negative and offensive the F word is in some countries. in fact, I am subscribed to a number of asian channels (many ran by beautiful young asian women) and I am surprised that they use it (even if rarely). in my country, if you use it in the terms of a verb (fuk u) or a noun (u lazy mother fu****), they are fighting words (and you may end up in a violent altercation). but clearly that was not the case here. but, it still will be offensive to some. and in my culture, women use the word almost never (compared to men.....who some may use it often). my culture expects women to be above these type of words that can be offensive. needless to say, I am glad I found vee's personal channel and I am sure she will have great content..... :)
Girl how do yk she said it to be cOoL I cuss usually and don’t do it to be cool it’s just in our everyday vocabulary so yeah stop being so close minded
I actually related each and every word you said, and I would say. You covered it nicely. Great video!!!! 🎊🎊🎉🎊🎊🎉🎉🎊
My gf is Burmese and she is also concerned about the narrow mindedness and bad practices of the society in general. Even tho everyone is different and there are open minded people too, but there's always a part of population that tries to let you down and stop others from thinking out of the box.
My wishes to Myanmar and hope the Coup ends soon. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Girl I love ur attitude
8:30 - Hey this is same in India too. Here you have to propose to a girl first then only after she says she loves me too then we both start a relationship. how can you love someone without even knowing the person ? It doesn't make any sense. lol I didn't know it's the same situation in myanmar and also that sex education part too. We both countries have so much in common i guess.
I am so glad to have found your channel. I plan to watch all your videos.
Your point of view is well taken. No need to use f words.
She's trying to sound western.
I think she did'nt mean the f word literally. She just strongly implied her point of certain subject. Peace!
Just be yourself always, thank you for in an insight into the culture, its good that you decided to make your own path, shows good strength in character, never change your beliefs and values, good on you :)
Love seeing you get fired up ! You are correct. And really cute ! 😘
It’s not too bad when you got a channel (such as TH-cam ) to release this video in Myanmar 😂 proud of you btw
In my opinion, burmese society hasn't change in a long time and that should change
Gp with the flow for now. Things dont change overnight, sweetie
Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands
Preach My Boy!
I find it funny people telling how to express yourself when you’re laying it out there. Be you and you do you.
Hi Whitty,
Thank you for posting a thought-provoking video regarding the current changing culture & competing "battle of the sexes" mind-sets in Myanmar. It's fascinating that a number of the ongoing societal conflicts & criticisms between modernity and tradition you had shared had been experienced in many countries throughout ASEAN, South & East Asia. As a few of the commentators suggested below, it's not just a cultural / tradtional impediment or even an "immature" inaction on part of the doted young in staying at home but also a real question of economics & finances. I only have one stern criticism in your complaints, namely you deploy the "f-bomb" way too often ... This degrades your natural wittiness and intelligence in describing your current angst & struggles.
Hope you'll continue to enlighten us with the personal stories on the gradual opening of your country.
Where have you been, Vee ? It was so quiet during these days! Come back quick!
Wish you be in pink of health!
Your BEST flick yet by far, IMHO! Now you are getting down to the "Nitty Gritty"....some essential details of your life in Myanmar. Please do not use the word "pissed" too much. Also, stay away from using the "F" word. We also call it "The F-bomb" in jest. It is still considered impolite and in bad taste in normal English. It does not bother me personally all that much but I want other people to take my new friend Vee seriously. I am an American living in India at the moment. I am Mahayana Buddhist but I have great respect for Myanmar's flavor of Buddhism. I am happy to tell you that the professional and financial opportunities in America are almost wide open for all women, BY LAW. That's the theory anyway. Sometimes real life does not live up to the theory. It's nice to know there are some real brains behind that pretty face....a local band trying to make a few coins...fathers trying to earn money to put their daughters thru college. th-cam.com/video/AaqTl1jLdkE/w-d-xo.html
Hi Whity, excellent 👌 speech good thinking are made future progress . Really I am can't find any word for you it's too good. Keep it up always bless to you. ❤️ Thank you. Biman Raha , Kolkata India.
That was one heavy white wash but you made some good points.
Although the wife “paying homage” is a thing, I don’t think it is that common anymore.
Using heavy vulgarities does not make you sound smart so just cut it short and simple.
It is just a cultural thing in which “older people are always right”. It is just an Asian thing. Be it Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabians, Malays, all of them are the same. Just have to accept it.
Parents deciding their children’s career is very usual too which I found it very demanding and odd. Although some parents are quite flexible in that area, most usually have no choice due to varying circumstances.
For sexual education, there are many factors which explains the lack of it in most people.
-It is not normalised in the Burmese society as it is seen as a shameful act(mostly).
-The education system was ruined during the military rule.
-The thought and teachings of “Preservation of a woman’s virginity until marriage” brought down from the older generations.
These affect the dating culture in Myanmar a lot too.(Speaking from first hand experience).
These also result in the lack of knowledge in STDs, and a widespread of hepatitis B and HIV cases.
Although the people here in general are nice, polite and helpful, they are the most hypocritical people to ever live. They cannot and will not accept criticism or suggestion of any sorts.
I agree with the things you said completely however try not to be too whitewashed. The western culture isn’t all great as it may seem to be.
I agree with your views. You're a young woman, and it's good that you're thinking independently.
Sorry Whity, saying bad words doesn't make you look cool. You lack of humility, you're basically saying that if people don't think they way you do they're stupid or need to "get a life" your culture must have indeed many things to change but you seem stuck in that wrong westernized mindset, in South America where I come from, teens hear about sex in music, TV shows, and anything you could imagine, and all of it doesn't prevent teenage pregnancy. And it happens in many countries as well. If you're going to share your point of view,don't use cursing words. It doesn't make you sound smarter, it does the opposite. I think you had to rethink the way you wanted to communicate the content of this video.
You make some good points but I don't think you're gonna win much people over if you're just gonna credit difference in beliefs to "stupidity". It shows your lack of empathy ( this is further substantiated by you calling young adults not moving out as "weak in personality" and "closed-minded" , a very unidirectional way of thinking, not considering their possible circumstances at all ) , and no matter how much you prove your point, the other side is neither gonna see from your perspective nor or get convinced. Why? Simply because you're not trying to do that either.
So... yea good points but too bad you're not gonna make any difference.
What does this "pay homage" thing actually look like?
What I find interesting is it seems that many Burmese people believe in things like Zodiac, law of atraction etc. But what you describe und "law of atraction" is sitll correct and well known as "self- fulfilling prophecy".
@@giga6830 I am not trying to learn about "law of atraction", I want to know why so many burmese influencers seem to be interested in it. Still, if her Grandmother told her aboutg this, I still want to know how her Grandmothefr described this.
And u forgot one more thing:
As a Chinese Burmese, I never understand why most Burmese people like to donate their wealths to monastery and monks who are actually well clothed and well fed by our government subsidy which is, in fact, funded by taxpayers' money like mine.
Don't get me wrong. I'm also a Buddhist. But I just feel like there are people out there who are in desperate need of real helps. I'm talking about those who are homeless in Hlaing Thayar, those who can't afford to send their kids to school, those who are actually living under the legal minimum wage, those who can't afford their medical bills because our government doesn't provide National Health Insurance, ...... the list goes on.
It's just not right to me when those so called "eminent monks" are driven in their expensive luxury Lexus and Land Cruiser while people still donate their money to those monks but not to those who are in more desperate need of real helps.
I won't say I'm so pissed because I don't like to express my opinions with anger. But it's undeniably true, at least to me, that our proud culture of generosity has been wrongfully celebrated. And I just want more people in Myanmar to begin to realize that any act of donation is to mean to save lives of those who are in need of help.
I totally agree with ya!
Why dont u go back your country CHINA if u dont like us.🥴🥴.
@@yethuaung2168 Did I say anything that made u think that I don't like Myanmar?😂 Let me know if I did😂😂😂
@@jordanliu6269 Did u just blaming about donating monks blur blur blur?do u know those monk are doing many good things than most of rich men in myanmar.Monk didnt buy car with money.Those car were donated by donars.Did u think people wont donating the poor people?did u see?u are just focus on blaming buddhist community in myanmar.Whats next?blaming for peoples donating gold to Shwedagon?U ideal are like communist 🥴🥴.I cant explain u verymuch cos english is not my language.Go search donating culture first.ok?
@@yethuaung2168 Alright Bro. U win. I have lost my interest arguing with u. I just can't handle people who love to politicize the debate while facts and truths are disregarded.
Have a life brother. Wish u all the best.
btw I'm a Burmese who loves this country as much as u do.
Topic correction:Let's talk about *negative things* of Burmese society
You are smart!
Thank you. But your sarcasm doesn't make me happy 👌
Get your people from Bangladesh. Then talk about positivity
Finally!! I've been waiting for this after my burmese gf dumped me...
Hi Whity! Thanks for the video...you always have thoughtful things to say and I appreciate hearing them.
I totally get where you're coming from. As someone who is very individualistic, even by American standards, I would completely loose my mind if my family was up in my business 24/7. But it's possible to go too far in the other direction, and I think we may have done that in the US. We're basically on the verge of intergenerational warefare, with millenials blaming baby boomers for the country's problems and visa versa, and a huge fight for resources. This is not good. There are a lot of lonely people.
It seems like there ought to be a good balance in the middle, you know? 😕
Vee, you are fantastic Please keep going 💪🏻 🎆🥇🎆
I wear my longyi in the folded way like women and monks. It's the custom for how it's worn by men in India and Malaysia. People in Myanmar don't like it though. I always get scolded 😜
Love this video! Everything that you said is true and those are the things that need to be changed over time for the better future for everyone of us. :))
Hello Vee! Just wanna ask you. Have you ever played an infamous online game such mobile legend? And I'm wondering why most of the people from your neighboring countries do not like players from your country when they're in one team for match
Well said vee, you'll make a good politician , and oh you look really good , love you xxxx
Thank you for speaking up about sexism and the need for Myanmar to implement Sex Ed. But I have to say that everyone is entitled to his opinion, but not his own facts. A lot of the things you bring up in this video could reinforce some stereotypes of Myanmar that people may have in other places (especially the West). I personally feel that if you want to discuss sensitive subjects on social media platforms, you need to be careful about your content and use of language so that you're not offending anyone. Not telling you what to do here, but I just think this is essential for a broader picture in addressing some of these specific issues.
Oh yeah, Myanmar is sooo sexist. That must be why the leader DASSK is a woman
Thanks for this video. It's very interesting to have your point of view. In some way, it reminds me of South Korea in the '80s when there were so many rules to organize people's family, work, and sentimental life.
Let just make video about politically correct topic like about female empowerments ,feminist movements while trashing men 😂
Thinking that will make them strong.
Really is no men want that kinda women.
Get your facts right girl
I guess you mistook my point of view. Maybe it was because I'm not a good speaker. I respect everyone. I don't think trashing men would make me look strong. Every fact I said in the video was not referred to any genders. It was all about my perceptions on the society in general. FYI, I don't hate men. And really? No man wants a woman like me? That's their loss then.
@@WhityVee 100% I agree! :D
remind me how extending the same rights and opportunity men have to women is trashing men?
Ok. I understand your opinions and I think you are mostly right. But keep in mind that swearing and saying that people are stupid only looks ok while you are under 30. You are a very good looking young and modern women and you may think that whatever you say is ok. People will like you just the same. Well, that maybe is true while you have a cute teenager face. After that is gone, you will find out that people will be less likely to actually like you if you keep swearing and acting superior. Women in the West do that a lot. Asian women are attractive to many western men precisely because they seem to be more polite and gentle. Untill they become asian copies of western women.
Thank you for explaining more about the "I love you" issue within your culture. This actually explains quite a bit in relation to my own situation.
Whity, what do you mean by 'paying homage'? Women actually must worship their husband like a god? For real? Sounds like a nightmare.
I was reading a website on Burmese dating and it described a situation where marriage was very informal. According to this site, men and women will just announce they are married. Perhaps without even an official ceremony. They just start living together as a couple. This seemed more fair.
However, your description seems like 1940s America. No good. Its no wonder it is so difficult to win a Burmese woman's heart. They are terrified beyond belief and this is so sad for a foreigner like myself. ;(
Every culture has their idiosyncrasies. Somehow I am not surprised.
Great videos with very informative content. Thank you!
I don't know any burmese woman in 21st century who pay homage to husband🤔
Idk what's she talking abt. Maybe it's that way in rural areas? Most burmese women around me(including my mom and sister)r feminists and career women.
Lotus Rain feminists are destroying the world
I don't care, I just LOVE YOU.
I agree with you. Lots of love ✌✌❤❤
Hoo......... I can proudly say, I haven't say things like "Whity I love" before. So I am not out of the game. Even though Whity was quite angry about those topic mentioned today, but I think Myanmar is changing. It could take a long time though. From my point of view, Buddhism in Myanmar need to be suppressed, a society with those monks having such high rank is very back for mind liberation.
Prohibited woman to closer area of buddha is tradition,not religion.we were once ruled by Kings.These are laws by kings.U can see now in those countries who still under ruled by kings.like in thailand.
I agree with you on this point
@@ryanzwe3075 i agreed some of our tradition are oneside.but cant help these are just tradition,we can easily neglect that why need to mention those stuff. Pffff
fly me to the Mars yes and maybe so call the GenZ might be able to change but I think is still not possible. Also these traditions are not just made few years ago. Since our forefathers we have been following these traditions. She still makes good points about Myanmar Society.
@@ryanzwe3075 yap brother.i mean we all know some facts are different and may be hard or worse than those International Standard.modern standard but literally those stuff made our tradition more unique.All we need is to clarify ourselves between tradition and lifestyle.and in the modern era those are not must.and. more than 90 percent of the youth like whity including me dont give a fuck to those stuff.but atleast we dont mean.like u said brother we should have positive one ahead.
great video i have Burmese friends that say the same things about Burma i hope everything works out for Burma in the future
Not humble, poor character, and brainwashed equals rough future either way.
I found this by accident and i guess it was because the other acount that she plays host that i ended up here but i was really surprised and sad to see her sprounting liberal talking points. I didn´t expect this but once i saw her first few seconds i imediatly though: "o oh! This is not going to end well!" Unfortunate.
@@kitnascimento0 This is her channel and her opinion. It's more unfortunate that you don't have the capacity to see and respect views outside of your own.
အချို့မြန်မာတွေအတော်သေးသိမ်တယ် သူ့ကိုအားကျသင့်တာ မကျပဲ ကဲ့ရဲ့နေ
haha as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, its ok one can talk and be very open but many can be sensitive to what you say whether it be thailand vietnam or yangon itself i see that most infurstructures all modernize & you have hightech just like how it is in singapore here , Humans will forever rant when they have some bottled emotions inside . Yes whity you have a right to an opinion as all other sweet gilrs but for goodness sake sometimes you need to control yourself ,,,, in same way i cant judge you too ,as you see we are all Imperfect Humans ,so just enjoy oneself Christmas is coming soon next week, my dear friends so all take a Chill Pill in this Covid times
Who hurt you Whity? Using vulgarities while expressing your POV is not very lady like. My wife and I are both Burmese/American and we don't use the F-bomb nor the S-bomb in our daily conversation. Although I agree with some of your points,
*don't try to be too westernized while preserving Burmese culture is not a bad thing.
You are so good! We have a very tiny political party called Femninistic Initiativ in Sweden, but they are not sane. They would need a woman like you! :)
to each his own, don't criticize, she is just an innocent girl, you got to praise her gut
@Get Gully enjoy your life, what's your view is not my view
"she is just an innocent girl"🤣🤣🤣..... alright Mr. White Knight..... you're not gonna get laid this way.
@@mysmartieteevee3036 what's up with you, got a problem with that?
@@richardleong1339 why are you getting worked up Mr. White Knight?😂😂....
@@mysmartieteevee3036 getting worked up or not it's not your fucking concern what is that with her, dude
I live in India and Myanmar border and the culture is almost interlinked somehow. I like Burmese and would love to visit someday.
You know you can make a point without swear words and looking so drama/emotional and angry...
Cmon, don't turn Myanmar into another crude liberal western style country.
Great video Vee, interesting content.😁
I don't like religion. Real Christianity is not religion. It is a Personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Great video! Cant wait to visit Myanmar!
You’re so right about sex education. Let’s just hope the best for the future of Myanmar 🇲🇲
She also wants to teach different sex position in the future, sex education princess, her parents must be very proud of her 😂
Thanks for this video. The society you describe is very similar to that of Latin America.
Wow. I think your tour guide video is more fun to watch. : )
Say What You Have to Say and Ignore They Have to Say
Good girl، I support you.
What's the next controversial subject?
I don't know!
@@WhityVee Religion, politics and sex are the three controversial things people usually get into trouble over.
You covered religion and sex already. You might have to go into greater depth on the issues you raised in subsequent videos.
I have a girlfriend from your country (Burmese), I am from Ethiopia (africa), do u guys think we will make it
she said 'fuck' 3 times only... calm down boomers
U r one of the frontier youtubers in Myn and I've watched most of your blogs which I think are quite awesome. But unpacking a controversy about sex and cultural values might affect the originality and purpose of your channel. If discussed properly at right time, it would be more appropriate.
In your video you talk a lot about government. I know your country has a female Prime Minister, but how hard is it for a woman to break in to the upper levels of government in your country?
actually not that hard compared to other countries there are a lot of high-level female officials. In Myanmar, the workplace cares more about your working capacity then your gender. that is why there are a lot of women working in high-paying jobs. For example in the ministry of foreign affairs woman make up over 70%
Loved the Video!
You are too pretty to keep saying the f word and talking about being pissed. There are other English words you can use. Just my opinion because I love you !
Have been to Myanmar, love the country, encourage others to go. Whity, you are unique, different. I would also expect you to have above average material conditions due to the level of your education and English fluency. Your reflections are from a different position in society than most of your compatriots. Your society, and most societies, are not as developed as your mind or desire.
I do have a question. I saw a woman walking, one time, she was dressed elegantly, and expensively, in very high quality local clothes, holding an umbrella. The way she walked was unique. She moved in a circular motion, almost like an elliptical, or figure eight, while taking short steps. It seemed traditional. Almost like a traditional dancer. I perceived her to be noble. Only saw one woman in Myanmar walking this way. Do you know what i am speaking about? If can link to information on this, would be wonderful. I have lived in many countries, traveled to more, around the world, never saw anything like this.
Based Chad Burmese society
Myanmar society is not just one burmese
It's different place to place .
I can say one thing Vee. Don't become so damned westernized. It is not what you think it is and you show signs of the worst of feminism that comes from Western civilization. That is sad. Myanmar is as complex as any other country. Yes, I agree there are probably some things that need to be changed. Just be sure that the change is actually good for Myanmar. Take a long, good look at Western countries before diving off the deep end. There is a lot that the Western countries are also changing and it might not be what you need or desire for your country. Just advising a little slower and try to be a bit wiser about what you think is good or bad about your culture and society. Glad you are talking about it though. Shows that you are growing and intelligent. Stay safe.
Can't agree more! She's trying to sound western a lot. Even when she cursed and I found it quite rude. I hate to say this but she's been too brainwashed by western media.
@Mama's Boy That's right! And I agree with you. But if she could have at least communicated the information with more selective words it would leave a different impression in her viewers.
Did your parents encourage your strength of conviction
You go girl. Thank you be safe
Luv it!
Vee i agree with your views 100 %.
Love conquers all. Period.
First, excellent video. This is all stuff that needs to be said and repeated.
Second, don't the present-day Buddhists in Myanmar realize that Gotama Buddha himself ordained women as Arahats and that he instituted the Bhikkhunī San˙gha? It's ridiculous to say that women have no leadership role in Buddhism. I am not particularly religious myself but I do try to follow many of the teachings of Gotama, as well as those of Lao Tzu.
As far as virginity goes, I believe that any practitioner of Buddhism who follows the five "middle road" precepts is not going to break the sexual misconduct precept if he or she is true to the other precepts. What is offered freely and free to be offered (unencumbered) is fair game.
Parents controlling their children’s life is not our culture, I think it was inherited from China and India , which is worse than here. Paying Homage to the husband is a neutral thing . Since civilization has changed, the husbands don’t deserve to be paying homage to anymore. Before the colonial times , kings take many wives to look after them. That’s where that culture comes from.
It’s an interesting content but the more naive you sound, the lesser people are convinced by your facts. Some cultures are not that bad and you definitely don’t want Burgers to be your traditional food.
Happy Birthday whitey