Won't somebody please think of the children?
I was having a discussing yesterday about how the world is still really rather sexist in outlook. Then came across this gem over at Fword, a sad reminder that the next generation will still be lumped with outmoded doctrine.
In Biddulph world, men are men and women are women. Women stack the dishwasher while hubby reads the paper. Biddulph’s philosophy for happiness is simple. Be heterosexual, be middle class and make sure you marry your man. Once these ideals are fulfilled the stage is set. Mother is nurturing and gentle - her passion wholly centred upon domesticity.
The excerpt is from a feminist review of a "how to raise your (male) child" book. Now, I'm very aware of the connotations and bad press surrounding making a pyre of books.
But just this once?
In Biddulph world, men are men and women are women. Women stack the dishwasher while hubby reads the paper. Biddulph’s philosophy for happiness is simple. Be heterosexual, be middle class and make sure you marry your man. Once these ideals are fulfilled the stage is set. Mother is nurturing and gentle - her passion wholly centred upon domesticity.
The excerpt is from a feminist review of a "how to raise your (male) child" book. Now, I'm very aware of the connotations and bad press surrounding making a pyre of books.
But just this once?