I used to follow a fair bit of conservative female media. I was excited to see the burgeoning attempt to reclaim the goodness of femininity while exposing the rot that is feminism. But as “femininity” appears to be more stylish these days, I have to wonder if we are actually reclaiming the feminine or if we are just refurbishing an old kind of moral decay.
A couple of examples come to mind: Evie Magazine touting the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and the notorious MAGA swimsuit calendar that showcased a number of popular “anti-feminist” influencers. Strange how this “anti-feminist” stunt celebrated soft porn.
It doesn’t end there. While there’s an attempt to celebrate women as mothers, conservatives seem to buy into the lie that “motherhood is not enough” by promoting not motherhood but mothers who choose to work, to lead, and hold positions of power. Motherhood is a full-time position—it’s higher than a career; it’s a vocation. Yes, some women must work, but we should not be telling women they can do it all. It’s a lie—a lie that wounds families.
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