This is EXACTLY what I've been feeling for many years now. My mother had goals arriving to the this country and were suddenly postponed due to getting pregnant. I still wonder why she did it (may have something to do with being pro-life). I find it pathetic. I appreciate it but can't respect her for that. I sense resentment from her. She makes a fantastic career woman but can't say she's been great at child-rearing. I never want to become her either.
A great example of everything the speaker couldn't be. Too bad her mom gave up her dreams to raise her. Was married before having a kid, no abortions, no STD's. Wow, what a horrible example.
I'd cry sitting on a toilet too if I paid good money to listen to a lousy speaker.
If you are going to these events, keep in mind she is not improving your or anyones life except her own.
coudn't agree more, cry me a river. My grandmother had to deal with real racism in a third world country where the only work she could get was sewing and supporting 5 kids alone after my grandfather's death. she never complained. Life is hard and every generation has hardships, deal with it an move on.
"My mother was a great example of everything I didn't want to be, and to this day I wake up every morning grateful that I'm not her."
I've heard my friends that say exactly that and I agree. Our mother's often gave up on education or careers or even interesting jobs because once they had kids they were relegated to housewife where they all seemed to either end up addicted on seditives (to cope with depression or 'nerves' as it was called in the 70s) or develop a drinking problem. Sad.
How is raising children not productive? It is perhaps the most productive thing you can do, to raise several more productive people.
Women should not be forced or expected to do it, and men should be more accepted for doing it, but i cant help but think this belittles raising children as a worthwhile occupation.
I agree wholeheartedly. No one should be forced into it, but I do think we should expect it of people. Regardless of gender if you sire a child you should do your best job at it,not that goverment should be able to force you, but it should be expected.
The women she talks about were middle class White women,for the rest of the female population who were not middle class or White, there was quite a different world.
They had to work to support their families and themselves,working outside the house wasn't a luxury or a search for fulfilment( as it was for the middle class),but a necessity!
These are the women the middle class feminist movement overlooked or just ignored.
Where are the programs about their lives and struggles ?
This is EXACTLY what I've been feeling for many years now. My mother had goals arriving to the this country and were suddenly postponed due to getting pregnant. I still wonder why she did it (may have something to do with being pro-life). I find it pathetic. I appreciate it but can't respect her for that. I sense resentment from her. She makes a fantastic career woman but can't say she's been great at child-rearing. I never want to become her either.
AntiMale 2 months ago
YOU ARE LIKE YOUR MOTHER, IT SHOWS IN HOW YOU READ.
emilierosebishop33 2 months ago
YOU SUCK ASS
emilierosebishop33 2 months ago
A great example of everything the speaker couldn't be. Too bad her mom gave up her dreams to raise her. Was married before having a kid, no abortions, no STD's. Wow, what a horrible example.
I'd cry sitting on a toilet too if I paid good money to listen to a lousy speaker.
If you are going to these events, keep in mind she is not improving your or anyones life except her own.
GBS990 2 years ago
coudn't agree more, cry me a river. My grandmother had to deal with real racism in a third world country where the only work she could get was sewing and supporting 5 kids alone after my grandfather's death. she never complained. Life is hard and every generation has hardships, deal with it an move on.
LeGioNoFZioN 2 years ago
"My mother was a great example of everything I didn't want to be, and to this day I wake up every morning grateful that I'm not her."
I've heard my friends that say exactly that and I agree. Our mother's often gave up on education or careers or even interesting jobs because once they had kids they were relegated to housewife where they all seemed to either end up addicted on seditives (to cope with depression or 'nerves' as it was called in the 70s) or develop a drinking problem. Sad.
portantwas 2 years ago
Happiness is productive activity that is compatible with your individual and human nature.
I think that idea is best attributed to Aristotle.
freesk8 2 years ago
How is raising children not productive? It is perhaps the most productive thing you can do, to raise several more productive people.
Women should not be forced or expected to do it, and men should be more accepted for doing it, but i cant help but think this belittles raising children as a worthwhile occupation.
Saktoth 2 years ago
I agree wholeheartedly. No one should be forced into it, but I do think we should expect it of people. Regardless of gender if you sire a child you should do your best job at it,not that goverment should be able to force you, but it should be expected.
LeGioNoFZioN 2 years ago
There is nothing in my comment above that suggests that raising children is not productive.
In fact, I agree with you that raising children is one of the most important and valuable things we can do.
My point is that one of the best ways to reach happiness is to know what kinds of productive activities are most compatible with your personality.
Did you mean to reply to my comment? Are your last 8 words intended to refer to the video instead of my comment?
freesk8 2 years ago
The women she talks about were middle class White women,for the rest of the female population who were not middle class or White, there was quite a different world.
They had to work to support their families and themselves,working outside the house wasn't a luxury or a search for fulfilment( as it was for the middle class),but a necessity!
These are the women the middle class feminist movement overlooked or just ignored.
Where are the programs about their lives and struggles ?
Mavrilon 2 years ago
This was very well delivered. This woman seems like a really neat lady.
stephenetienne 2 years ago
Why does she promote such ugly stereotypes?
Oh, that's right - she makes money off other people's misery. If that's where one chooses to live.
GBS990 2 years ago