Caryl Rivers, Author at Women's eNews

‘Grandma’ Needs a Makeover

By Caryl Rivers & Rosalind C. Barnett ● Commentary ● February 19, 2019

“I think I would rather be villainous than pushed off-stage, as though becoming a grandmother subsumes everything else in your life under a fog of irrelevance.”

Here’s Why I Want to See a Female President in My Lifetime

By Caryl Rivers ● Commentary ● May 9, 2016

As a rare female Washington political journalist in the ’60s, I was one of the “girls in the balcony.” Things have moved along since then, but not enough. Women need Hillary Clinton to win this election.

Cancel the Party: Here’s a Killjoy Memo for U.S. Women

By Caryl Rivers & Rosalind C. Barnett ● Commentary ● March 8, 2016

Instead of celebrating progress, we have to ask why we fare so poorly compared to many other countries. From being underpaid to losing abortion access, it’s a depressing list. But let’s not look away.

Caitlyn Jenner Gives Neurosexism Another Star Turn

By Caryl Rivers & Rosalind C. Barnett ● Commentary ● June 18, 2015

Let’s stop the latest talk of male and female brains before it goes much further. We don’t want to put transgender people in the same old sex-role binds that have caused so much harm in the past.

Same-Sex Marriage Fits In Fine With History

By Caryl Rivers ● Arts & Culture ● May 25, 2015

An argument against same-sex marriage has a warm, fuzzy Dr. Spock-ian ring. But a review of recent writings shows how marriage had nothing to do with child welfare. The shift of marriage towards love is an ideal best supported by making it inclusive.

One Big Thing to Remember About Candidate Hillary

By Caryl Rivers ● Politics ● April 17, 2015

Her chance to be a historic game changer is nothing to yawn about. Male dominance of politics is huge and growing and it shows we are still up against John Adams’ fear of “the despotism of the petticoat.”

’50 Shades of Grey’ Hits a Red-State Sweet Spot

By Caryl Rivers ● Arts & Culture ● March 13, 2015

The Bible Belt’s culture of values, like abstinence-only education and marriage inequality, has created a huge market for this film, which celebrates male dominance in the sack and elsewhere.

Why ’50 Shades of Grey’ Is Turnoff for Real Women

By Caryl Rivers ● Commentary ● February 20, 2015

If you’re among the females of the species who draws back in revulsion from “Fifty Shades of Grey,” take heart. The more equality we women enjoy the more we have in common with other primates: We prize males who can be our loving cooperative partners.

Apple and Facebook Put the Biological Clock on Ice

By Caryl Rivers & Rosalind C. Barnett ● Health & Science ● November 5, 2014

The two companies should be applauded for supporting egg freezing by their employees. Women gain career flexibility and lowered risks of later pregnancy, which is on the rise.

Hyper-Sex Media Has Dangerous Consequences

By Caryl Rivers ● Commentary ● June 10, 2014

Eliott Rodger was a troubled young man and his murderous rampage may never be understood. But the conversation about the link between misogyny and the media’s outpouring of sexual fantasies must continue.

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