Women's Lib?

Question

Do you think that women's lib has ruined the chances that our children have grown up in less happy and secure homes?

let me be more clear: do you think that our children are growing up in less secure and happy homes due to women's lib?

Answer 1

lol lol I LOVE YOU!!!

I couldn't agree more. Yes, I'm all for just pay. Yes, I'm all for protection from abuse and rape. But why do we women think we have to be like men in every way! What's next, men-women bathrooms?! ewwww.....

The funniest part about women's lib, is feminists always want to mimic men in every field possible. They portray us women lack nagging little siblings that want to be like their older siblings. lol

Anyway, back to the question. I strongly believe feminism is hurting children. Children need us mothers! Duh! Many of us women are proving to be no better than the "evil" white male we oppose. We are putting riches and careers before family. If we can do it, why were we ever complaining about men doing it?!!

And I'm sick of hearing about mothers "reaching one's goals", and "achieving one's dreams". If a woman's dreams and goals aren't to properly raise her children, she shouldn't be having children. Simple as that.

Answer 2

No, Women's lib has made some homes more happy and secure. If a man won't work then the woman can provide, if a husband is abusive the woman can leave.
Back before women's lib there were still working mothers, divorced mothers and unhappy families. The only difference is women now can consider more options and suffer less stigma attached to them. And more families REALIZE why they're unhappy.
And if you think it's over, think again. We still have a lot of work to do before our options for both men and women are considered equal. Right now there is a big stink being raised over Survivor dividing the tribes on racial lines, why was nothing said when it divided along sex lines?

Answer 3

A happy and secure environment in the home is the best bet for a feeling of safety and security and peace of mind. If children aren't secure and safe in their homes, chances are women's lib isn't the culprit. Look closer into what the child learns from his home. Secure, happy people often come from secure happy homes. Be honest, television, computers, cell phones, and sheer lack of attention to children is what creates unhappiness and insecurity.

Answer 4

No I don't think it has. For one, not all women want to even have children or families and that's fine, it shouldn't be forced on them. Also, equal rights aren't just about work. Women's lib has done wonderful things for women like giving us the right to vote, protecting us from domestic violence, and giving us the right to chose when or when we won't have children (I'm not just talking about abortion here, I'm talking about contraception and the right to say no to husbands). Believe it or not, there was actually a time when it was OK to rape or hit your wife. Was this a happy home for children? I don't think so. The women's movement has changed some social norms that were harmful to women. Also, there are many different beliefs about women in the women's movement (women's lib). Unfortunately, it gets painted in the same stroke, with the same paintbrush, in the same color.

Answer 5

I hear alot of men saying that they want to have equal parental rights (for example, getting custody in a divorce situation). Yet why is it that the woman is the one expected to stay home and raise the children? I think that, in many cases, it's not possible for a family to live off of one income, and women's lib has nothing to do with this. If your family is fortunate enought to be supported off of one salary, then I think the decision of who stays home is one that should be made by both parents. I think there are alot of fathers who would also love to be able to play a more active role in the rearing of their children. Both my parents worked while I was young, and I feel that I grew up in a happy and secure home.

Answer 6

Women's Lib was the biggest scam ever heaped upon women. The bull dykes who lead that movement wound up getting unisex bathrooms and hurricanes named after men. Real women are still treated like second class citizens in the USA.

Answer 7

no, as a matter of fact , women' s lib has made the women more keen and in tune to the needs
of her children. Many a woman , today are successsful in juggling motherhood and career.
To be able to provide a happy and secure home and still pursue her dreams of self accomplishment............... is very rewarding for a woman.

Answer 8

The main problem that the women's liberation movement caused in my opinion is that it made staying home for motherhood seem not a noble life decision. In my opinion, it is of the utmost nobility to raise the future upon whom you may some day depend.

Answer 9

Definitely. I think our children have and continue to suffer while their mothers have to go to work. It is ludicrous to think a daycare can provide the same level of care that a mother can.

Answer 10

I think that whatever problems our children are suffering from we are responsible as a whole society. It is so easy to point the finger and blame some one, some group.