"The Post-feminist Woman"

What do you think feminising our society would involve?
I think that feminising our society would involve women becoming a great deal more involved in every day life. For example, women taking on roles and jobs that are more traditionally associated with men. It would make women seem a lot more capable than they already do seem, giving them the professional power as well as power in the home.

What effects do you think the women's movement has had?
I believe that the women's movement has helped women become a lot more equal in society than they once were. Suffragettes fought very hard for equal rights for women and I feel that their fight has been carried on into more modern years, with women not giving up the fight for equal rights.

In which areas do you think things have changed since 1984 and in what ways do you think things are the same?
Since 1984, women have continued to become even more independent and women have a great deal more freedom now than they did then. In the article, Jong writes "Women still earn about 60 cents for each dollar men earn" which shows that although women are now accepted in the work place, they are not considered totally equal and are not financially superior to men. Now however, most women earn the same amount as men as they are not considered less important.

Do you agree that having to be the main carer for children is what oppresses women?
No, I do not feel that this is the case as I believe that most women have a maternal instinct and choose to have children. Nowadays, a lot of men decide to stay at home to look after children as opposed to the women leaving work to look after children. Caring for children is no longer a chore for women and it is not something they are obliged to do.