The Power of the Practical
Children raised with an overemphasis on schooling will tend toward paralysis in practical matters. A highly educated woman faced with the logistics […]
The drawbacks of purity culture—not the one you’re thinking of
Many people have sounded the alarm on what is sometimes deemed purity culture. The term refers to the Evangelical circles that overemphasize […]
Who was Phyllis Schlafly?
First and foremost a wife and mother, Phyllis Schlafly has become an icon of evil for the politically progressive. Born in 1924 […]
The myth of neutrality in women’s education
The modern line is that the true feminist values choice above all else. Whoever a woman wants to be, she can be […]
“A face only a mother could love” and other keen observations
We seem to have turned the hierarchy of human loves on its head. People rave about the specialness of a mother’s love. […]
What is “leaning in”?
In business, “leaning in” means taking opportunities and striving for leadership roles. The term was popularized by Sheryl Sandburg’s 2013 book, Lean […]
Fighting fire with fire: the battle of the sexes in the 21st century
When a woman begins a sentence with the words “the feminist in me,” a statement that is uncivil, inhumane, and unhelpful is […]
Becoming a stay-at-home mom
The weeks after a baby’s birth can come with a sudden revelation for some mothers that, contrary to all expectations, they want […]
Childhood: the latest model and its discontents
A six-year-old receiving a public-school education instructed a four-year-old that the goal of life is to stay close to grown-ups. She explained, […]