Shoulder to Shoulder: Life, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Sacrifice in Four Books - 2002-05-15. In tonight's program, you will hear the differing and sometimes contradictory opinions of four women writers and journalists regarding life, love, marriage, motherhood, sacrifice, and happiness as presented in four books: 'The Submissive Woman' by Laura Dale, 'Leave of Absence from Marriage' and 'The Cost of Motherhood' by the famous American journalist Ann Crittenden, and the book 'History of Women'. While in 'The Submissive Woman', the apparent submission of women to their husbands' opinions is prescribed, in 'Leave of Absence from Marriage', it is recommended that women occasionally take time away from home and family, separate from their husbands and children, to spend time as they wish for the sake of their marital longevity. In 'The Cost of Motherhood', a prominent journalist who becomes a mother for the first time at the age of forty resigns from her job at the prestigious Time magazine, equating motherhood to a service akin to military duty for the homeland, without mothers enjoying the financial and professional benefits that soldiers receive.
Shoulder to Shoulder: Life, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Sacrifice in Four Books - 2002-05-15
The program discusses the perspectives of four women writers on themes of life, love, marriage, motherhood, and sacrifice as explored in their works. The contrasting views highlight the challenges and societal expectations faced by women, particularly regarding motherhood and personal freedom. This discussion is significant as it reflects ongoing debates about women's roles in society.
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📰 What Happened
The program discusses the perspectives of four women writers on themes of life, love, marriage, motherhood, and sacrifice as explored in their works. The contrasting views highlight the challenges and societal expectations faced by women.
- The program features four books that present differing views on women's roles.
- The discussions reflect ongoing debates about women's rights and societal expectations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The discussion on women's roles in marriage and motherhood is crucial in understanding gender dynamics, especially in conservative societies like Iran.
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