by Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D
This article was first published at Townhall.com on March 6, 2006.
In this week’s article, I challenge retired law professor Linda Hirshman to debate the proposition, “An educated, competent adult’s place is in the office.” Good Morning America gave this woman two days to make her case. I will debate her any time, any place. If any of you belong to organizations or attend universities that might like to host a debate, contact my office. In the meantime, enjoy the column!
Dr J
Good Morning America recently gave two days to “The Mommy Wars.” highlighting a feminist named Linda Hirshman, a retired law professor. Her argument is that “choice feminism” has been a failure, because too many of the younger generation of highly educated, promising women have chosen to stay home with their children. I reply: “Out of Touch Feminism” has been a failure. These self-appointed spokeswomen for American womanhood have no idea what makes women tick, and have contempt for what real women actually want. (more…)