According to Crittenden, young women today are deeply…
““According to Crittenden, young women today are deeply unhappy and confused because they ignored the siren song of the new momism and instead followed the really bad advice of their feminist mothers, who allegedly told their girls to forget marriage and motherhood. Instead, feminist mothers supposedly insisted that happiness only comes to those who climb the corporate ladder by impaling men's balls on their Ferragamo heels. (We are both card-carrying members of the feminist axis of evil, and we know of no mothers of twenty- and thirty-something daughters who have said, "Honey, I definitely do not want grandchildren. I want you to get that promotion and work seventy hours a week instead of sixty." Having heeded their feminist mothers' advice, these loser young women have "postponed marriage and childbirth to pursue their careers only to find themselves at thirty-five still single and baby-crazy, with no husband in sight." (No mention of the fact that once you remove the 10 percent of guys who are gay, and the other 30 percent who are snorting wasabi till they puke because they saw it on Jackass, the pickings can be slim.)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that modern feminist advice discourages marriage and motherhood, leading women to feel unhappy when they later desire family life.
In simple terms: Feminist messages may push women away from family, causing later regret.
Key Takeaway
Consider balanced life choices beyond ideology.
Themes
gender roles
feminism
family
career
societal expectations
Mood
critical
reflective
analytical
Type
social commentary
opinion
cautionary
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationship counseling
- parenting decisions
- social policy debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
patriarchy
identity
social conditioning
choice
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal values shape career versus family decisions?
- What alternative narratives could support both ambition and family?
A Different Perspective
The claim generalizes and may overlook individual agency and diverse experiences.