Novelist Elizabeth Strout and the rhythm of work in motherhood
For many women, motherhood is a brief hobby in a life full of other interests and occupations. It can be startling to […]
Shirley Jackson’s feminine intellect was not unique
The writing of American gothic extraordinaire Shirley Jackson has received renewed interest in recent years as critics have come to appreciate her […]
Mothers want to raise minors not be miners
No one is forcing mothers to spend time with their own children, but some of them might still enjoy the experience it […]
Mothers and work amid life
Many women feel strongly that children are an obstacle to their success. A fresh wave of proposed government handouts promise to once-and-for-all […]
Camille Paglia: women should regard men with a mix of gratitude and rational fear
Eccentric academic Camille Paglia appears to be a Cassandra, prophesying our destruction in words we refuse to believe. Her incisive observations about […]
Feminist fantasies for which the feminist man must pay
Previously, we examined the self-proclaimed “feminist man” and the ulterior motives that often accompany him. In today’s chapter, we visit another such […]
What about women’s education?
Having considered the heretical proposition that most women should consider foregoing schooling with a heavy emphasis on credentials and a narrowly focused […]
History of Women’s Education
Women’s education has varied greatly in different civilizations. A brief survey of the historical information available reveals that in many cases not […]
When did women enter the workforce?
In recent history, women began to enter the workforce in dramatically larger numbers during the 1960s, a trend that continued through the […]
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 […]