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…)

by Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D

This article was originally published in National Catholic Register on May 1, 2005.

HOME ALONE AMERICA

What is it about the chattering classes anyhow ? Why can the policy wonks and public intellectuals not see the point of Mary Eberstadt’s important new book, Home Alone America? Many reviewers seem determined to miss the deep truth of this book: It would be better for both children and adults if more American parents were with their kids more of the time. (more…)

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