Heather's review of Get to Work: . . . And Get a Life, Before It's Too Late
Get to Work: . . . And Get a Life, Before It's Too Late by Linda R. Hirshman
Hirshman hypothesises about the pitfalls of "Choice Femism" or the "Opt-Out Revolution" in which women go to school, are trained to do great things and end up giving up their careers for the life of housework while their husbands continue to work. At first, it's hard to agree with her, because how can you argue with the value of a family, but then it got me thinking: Why is it assumed to be the woman's job to drop out to care for the children? That doesn't seem fair at all! No fair!!
Backed up with facts, even when it's maddening, Hirshman sticks to her guns and lets you know what she thinks about it. Definitely a great read to get thinking on the subject. I wouldn't say I agree 100% with her, but it's a great entryway into feminist literature.
It's also really well written. I even read the bibliography!!
Backed up with facts, even when it's maddening, Hirshman sticks to her guns and lets you know what she thinks about it. Definitely a great read to get thinking on the subject. I wouldn't say I agree 100% with her, but it's a great entryway into feminist literature.
It's also really well written. I even read the bibliography!!
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