Phyllis Schlafly Obliterated the Myth of “Fair Play” Four Decades Ago
The more things change, the more they stay the same, it seems. For going on five decades, the message to women has […]
Reasons People Choose Not to Have Kids: What Reddit and YouTube Have to Say
In case you haven’t heard, many childless couples are now what is called “childfree.” It’s not that there is necessarily any impediment […]
Caroline Criado Perez’s “Invisible Women” Assumes We Overvalue Hyperfocus. We don’t.
If you want to get your daily funnies in for some good laughs, consider renting a copy of Caroline Criado Perez’s “Invisible […]
Cheryl Bardoe’s “Nothing Stopped Sophie”: A Story about a Lady Mathematician That Actually Inspires
“The human spirit requir[es] more resources inside when outside it has less.” –Sophie Germain Many “empowering” books for girls are silly puff pieces. […]
“The Lost Daughter” and the Gift of Maternal Attention
The film “The Lost Daughter” is not a pleasant experience but one that is true. The film adapted from the novel of […]
A prison of our own making: the toxic femininity hiding in plain sight
Feminism means nothing other than human equality we are told. Women should be “supporting” other women and “fighting” for equal rights. Ah, […]
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 […]