I don't agree with a core statement by most feminists, the statement by Simone de Beauvoir: "One is not born a woman, one becomes one." Even as a schoolgirl I wasn't convinced by the claim that gender has nothing to… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
Conservative feminism is such an artificial term that doesn't mean much to me. For me conservatism means accepting reality. I acknowledge that there are… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
I think that the early feminism at least overlooked the fact that partnership and children can provide happiness. It isn't the only way but… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
For me emancipation will only be truly reached if a woman can wear makeup and skirts without having her abilities doubted as a result. — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
It is absurd if something that is fundamental for humanity and for its survival should in itself be defined as submission. That would mean… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
A quota for women always amounts to a failure of politics. For me, economics is first and foremost the ability to act freely without… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
We, as women, often believe that we have to endear ourselves by acting modestly. But that leads personnel directors to think: Anyone who gives… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
Not careers alone make people happy. A successful professional life and joy in work are certainly a part of it, but I couldn't be… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
When it comes to family policies, you are dealing with very private issues. Still, my husband and I decided that we didn't want to… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
If I were to tell you that I'm the one who does all the cooking, you'd interpret it as me trying to be some… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
When it comes to women, our perfectionism gives us a lot of grief. Women want to be super moms, super partners and super performers… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
The person who sits at his or her desk the longest is not necessarily the best. In fact, he or she might also be… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
I wanted to get away from having a minister who pretends to be a certain type of role model. I don't want my life… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
For me, a male role model would be a man who, despite holding a leadership position, has the courage to say that he wants… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
I think it would be really rotten to tell boys that schools won't cater for them properly because men have unquestionably been dominant for… — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
I never wanted to express my independence by dressing in a particularly masculine way or appear particularly boyish. — Kristina Schroder Copy Share Image
