When We Hated Mom →
#women
#feminism
#new york times
#motherhood
#sexism
#the feminine mystique
#stephanie coontz
#happy mother's day!
“Contrary to myth, “The Feminine Mystique” and feminism did not represent the beginning of the decline of the stay-at-home mother, but a turning point that led to much stronger legal rights and “working conditions” for her.”
“Feminism has also fostered increased respect for men’s ability and desire to be involved parents. So we should also pay attention to expanding men’s ability to choose greater involvement in family life, just as we have expanded women’s ability to choose greater involvement in meaningful work.”
this is in honor of international women’s day. we’ve come so far!
