guzy (01/25/83)
Yes, Kimberly, "real women's lib if giving women the opportunity to be full time wives and mothers too". There is no reason for hostility and division among women on this issue. EVERY MOTHER IS A WORKING MOTHER!!! The issue is choice. I personally think it is wonderful that you do what it is that you do (homemaker, mother, volunteering, gardening, taking time for friendships and listening to "latch key kids"). What you may not be realizing, is what a unique situation you have. Most of us cannot financially afford to do that. Families consisting of a husband as sole wage earner, a wife as homemaker and mother, and two children, make up less that 10% of the families in the U.S. Most of us work because we have to. Even if we didn't have to many of us would choose to. I'm happy that it is choice for you. Keep up the good work of listening to children who need to talk to someone while mom and dad are working; this not only supports them but also working mothers/parents who may not have the same choice that you do, but who also realize the importance of being there to listen. There are many many women's issues that need to be addressed. Women cannot afford to be divided; we must work together and help and support one another. We have all been criticized enough.
guzy (01/26/83)
In reply to woods: I (along with many other feminists) fully realize where the power in our society lies! We also realized, generations ago, that women do not get rights by "asking" or waiting for men to give it to us. It is unrealistic to expect that. It is also not our responsibilty to "actively enlist" men; it is up to them to educate themselves (just as it is my responsibility to own up to racism; as I reap the rewards of racism, so do men reap the rewards of sexism.)
mts (01/31/83)
RIGHT ON!, GREG