From Salvo magazine, an interview with post-feminist Carrie Lukas by Bernard Chapin. Bravo to Lukas for her courage to be honest, to embrace the truth about some of feminism’s most cherished notions, and to be a myth-buster! In her book, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Women, Sex, and Feminism, she addresses “The Myth of Having it All":
Certainly much of the culture creates unrealistic expectations and a sense of entitlement. But the problem women face is that we often have conflicting desires....Often, “women’s studies” classes and groups like NOW make it seem as though the problem women face in balancing work and family is caused by bad public policy or men who won’t do their share of the housework. But the real problem is simply a consequence of being human: We can’t be two places at once, and there are only 24 hours in a day. This means that we are going to face tough decisions and real tradeoffs when allocating our time.
On women and independence:
They [groups like NOW] want to free women from having to depend on voluntary relationships—families and husbands—but want Uncle Sam to take care of them...Simply put, they want the government to control more and individuals to control less. That’s really not independence.
Thank you, Ms. Lukas!
