The Sustainable Living Podcast

Episode 102 I embraced feminism at an early age.  It seemed like a no-brainer. Women should have the same rights as men. Period. I honor and appreciate all the pioneering women who came before me and through their efforts, made it possible for me to vote and choose to have the career that I want.  Many continue fighting for our rights to this day and I am grateful. The Big Picture Somewhere along the line, though, I began to wonder if, perhaps the cause was a little short-sighted. What I mean by this is, though I believe women and men should have equal rights, the problem is bigger than that. Our society values traditionally masculine activities and attitudes much more than it does the feminine versions. And to be healthy, we need a mix of both. This was highlighted for Marianne when she recently listened to a podcast for working moms. To be clear, both Marianne and I believe we women should be able to choose our own paths, unencumbered by oppressive practices designed to  control those choices. But, as you'l