n succeed in both worlds if that is what we desire. Just let us not forget where our priorities lie.Another crisis created by feminism is the need to convince women that men are not necessary components of a family. This surely disrupts relations between men and women. When we don’t feel we need men in our lives, we don’t see the danger in creating families without them. When we look at Andrea, the example of a working mother used in our textbook. We see a truly desperate situation. While I genuinely feel for her hardship, I can’t help but wonder why someone in her situation would have three children without the means to support them. While the text points to the societal conditions that lead to her choice, it was still her choice. I’m afraid I don’t agree with the argument that it is the fact that she is a woman that puts her at a disadvantage. I think it is the fact that she made the choice to have a family with an important part of the family unit missing, a father.The feminist idea that a woman is a constant victim will only hold her back in her accomplishments. By convincing men and our fellow females that we are a group that needs protection and guidance, we do little to improve our position in society. How can we advance in our careers and improve relations by portraying ourselves as helpless victims? I also tend to question the textbooks findings on the gender pay gap. While I am aware of the earnings differences between men and women in the workplace, I don’t think it is quite as high as cited by the text. You can find studies that would state otherwise, it just depends on the results you are looking to get. We would do much more to convince the world of our influence by working together to bring back values in our families and our schools. Our children learn from our example. Is the feminist ideal something we want to pass on to the next generation? We hold our children̵...
