I think there’s an extreme type of feminism that attempts to outright ignore the basic biological differences between men and women. I think that is a detriment to women, because it is normally an attempt to make women more like men rather than men more like women.

If anything, men can learn a lot from mothers, and men should be responsible for taking charge in the home and leading family life just as women do. It isn’t fetishization so much as it is a recognition of the biological role that females play in society. Women shouldn’t have to give up as much as men take on.

I usually try not to comment on my own posts, but I’m a bit confused about what you disagree with, although I see what you’re saying about ‘motherhood’ being a means of social control.

Just to be clear, the main analytical point of my post was that I appreciate my mom for the wonderful person she is. Although I don’t feel like I need to justify this, it might gratify you to know that I know of few other people who are as dedicated to their work–their career–than my mother, and this is one of the reasons I admire her so much.

I don’t agree with your claim that “feminism is all about elevating the importance of career at the expense of family.” I appreciate your critique of the “fetishization of breeding,” but I’m disappointed that you politicized what I wrote by making such an unfair generalization.

-Josh Franklin