(Oh, how we love nonsense in our country!) We women are fighting so hard to be like men, to downplay femininity, to be perceived as more masculine, to overtake any "men's realm" we find. Because it’s “cool” and “progressive” and “strong.” But do we not realize that we are not “leveling the playing field” so much as we are destroying ourselves , the things that make women special? Women can be strong, too. And they don’t have to be like men to do it. Trust me, I know. I've had four children, one by c-section and three by natural, drug-free homebirth (with over 15 hours of labor for each one). And then I work in the home every day, all day long. No pay. No vacation time. No weekends off. No bonuses. No overtime pay. But I do it because my family and I value my position, my role. Even if the world doesn't. W e women can be strong and capable and accomplished in our...
