Feminism

Is the Tide Turning?

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Much to the dismay of feminists, in developing nations such as India and China, sex-selective abortions are becoming prevalent, with societies predominantly aborting females. This trend highlights a troubling unintended consequence of abortion practices, challenging the principles of equality and choice that feminists advocate.

The Politicization of Motherhood (Part One)

'WorldWatch' by Mike Ford

The modern feminist movement has waged a persistent attack on the nuclear family across America and much of the Western world, seeking to redefine the cherished role of motherhood. Originating in the mid-nineteenth century, radical feminist ideas gradually infiltrated mainstream political discourse, shedding their extreme label. Feminist leaders skillfully swayed public sentiment, persuading many that a life devoted solely to child-rearing and homemaking is a degrading waste of potential for any intelligent woman. Their rhetoric, amplified by supportive media, prioritizes workplace equality, advocating for women to take on roles such as firefighters, soldiers, and naval commanders. If a woman chooses motherhood over abortion, the feminist stance often insists that she should return to work swiftly, leaving her child in daycare to be raised by others. Amidst this prevailing narrative, author Erica Komisar offers a counterperspective in her book, emphasizing the biological necessity of mothers for infants beyond just pregnancy and birth. Her research, supported by psychology, neuroscience, and epigenetics, highlights that babies are neurologically fragile and rely on mothers as their external emotional regulators, especially in the first nine months. Komisar explains that through nurturing actions like breastfeeding and gentle interaction, mothers produce oxytocin, which helps buffer stress and fosters emotional self-regulation in children by the age of three. She notes that women naturally produce more oxytocin than men, underscoring a distinct parental role that challenges the notion of interchangeable gender roles in early child-rearing. Her work aims to reintroduce a perspective into political discussions that values mothers staying home to nurture their young children.

Is God a Male Chauvinist?

Article by David F. Maas

The push for gender-neutral language in biblical translations, as seen in the release of a gender-neutral New Testament by the International Bible Society and Zondervan Publishers, reflects a broader societal pressure to conform to politically correct standards. This effort involves replacing masculine-dominated language with expressions deemed more inclusive, such as substituting "children of God" for "sons of God" in Matthew 5:9 and using plural pronouns like "they" instead of "he" in James 5:14-15. Such changes are criticized for sacrificing accuracy and clarity to appease egalitarian and evangelical feminist agendas, which draw inspiration from the radical feminists of the 1960s intent on muting the patriarchal culture of biblical writers. Critics argue that removing generic singular statements from Scripture hinders the ability to conceptualize a representative individual standing for a group, thus weakening the text's impact. Additionally, the trend of swapping traditional gender roles, evident in media portrayals like women as combat soldiers or men as homemakers, mirrors this feminist drive to blur stereotypical gender distinctions, often leading to parodies of the very traits they aim to emulate or reject.

The Real Science-Deniers

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many liberals deliberately deny simple biological facts when they contradict their political beliefs, particularly in areas that challenge feminism. A recent survey found that 70% of self-identified liberal scientists believe homosexuality has a biological basis, expecting a gene to be discovered that predisposes one to homosexuality. However, only 43% of these same individuals accept evidence of real differences between men and women in communication and spatial skills, as acknowledging such differences would undermine feminist principles. They insist that men and women must be biologically the same, despite clear anatomical distinctions.

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