Caryl Rivers is a co-author of "The New Soft War on Women: How the Myth of Female Ascendance is Hurting Women, Men — and Our Economy." (Tarcher/Penguin)
A right-wing, liberal-hating, miniskirted, mean pundit owes some of her success to the very movement she bashes: Feminism. And while Rivers hates what Ann Coulter stands for, she is delighted there is a place for Coulter to take her stands.
A new book adds to the gender wars by claiming girls’ brains are hardwired for relationships, not math. Sigh. Pop psychology books about teen girls keep flying off the shelves by confirming the populace’s worst stereotypes with lousy science.
A new book says that modern society is to blame for the decline of marriage and happy families. But a return to traditional, patriarchal society is hardly a better bet for women and children.
A new book about the news media’s allegedly liberal bias suggests that journalism is too “pro-feminist.” A review of recent reports on women proves quite the opposite.
When religious fundamentalists consign women to a subservient role the result too often is discrimination and abuse, though neither the Koran, the Bible nor the Talmud condone the mistreatment of women, argues Caryl Rivers in this week’s commentary.
Hollywood producers claim they want to use their films to promote a more positive image around the world. Rivers thinks that’s fine but argues that, in order to do so, Hollywood must cut some chase scenes and add some brainy women and real-life dads.
Islamic extremists dehumanize women, viewing them as symbols–temptress, goddess, child, mother–ruling out authentic rights, respect and parity for individuals.
After Johnny came marching home, men reclaimed their jobs and Rosie the Riveter was sent packing, back to home and kitchen. The author hopes that after the specter of terrorism recedes, women’s jobs and contributions will not be lost.
America is better prepared to unite than it was 60 years ago when we joined the fight against Hitler, Stalin and Japan. After the war, we sought to conquer our inner demons of bias and intolerance–issues that tear nations and worlds apart.
All the media hype and scare stories about infertility and older women miss the real point: Many women decide to postpone childbearing because the United States lacks family-friendly policies like paid leave and good, affordable child care. So women wait.
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