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Resources: Understand the Arguments
“Not Liberating at All: How Did Women End up in Bed with Hugh Hefner?” by
Wendy Shalit, The Wall Street Journal
Shalit’s piece discusses how the feminist movement has started to become sexually
liberationist, and argues convincingly that this shift has been harmful to women.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/la/?id=110007288
“Feminism and the Family an Indissoluble Marriage” by Mary Ann Glendon in
Commonweal Magazine
Glendon suggests that topics like motherhood and marriage are not given enough time in
feminist conversations. She adds that the whole woman is not educated, and women’s health
focuses almost entirely on reproductive systems, yet, the information is incomplete—
pregnancy and childbirth are ignored, while issues such as birth control are given
disproportionate attention.
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/marriage/mf0001.html
“Rescuing Feminism from the Feminists” by Mary Ann Glendon, First Things
Glendon discusses Elizabeth Fox-Genovese’s book "Feminism is not the Story of My Life":
How Today’s Feminist Elite Has Lost Touch with the Real Concerns of Women. Fox-
Genovese claims that modern day feminism has become a cloak for other issues—such as
population control, abortion, etc. She suggests that what is needed is a more responsive type
of feminism, which focuses less on the feminist elite, and more on what most women actually
want.
http://www.firstthings.com/article.php3?id_article=3828&var_recherche=feminism
“Feminism and Judaism” by Rebbetzin Tzipporah Heller at Aish.com
This article discusses how modern-day feminism is detrimental to women, as it has taken a
careerist approach. Heller suggests that the way to empower women is not by degrading a
woman’s role as a mother, but rather by understanding that the maternal role can coexist
with an intellectual role. http://www.aish.
com/societywork/women/Feminism_and_Judaism.asp
“What Women Want (Pope John Paul II knew)” by Dorinda C. Bordlee,
National Review Online
Bordlee writes that men have consistently failed to understand what women want, which is
why women are left feeling unfulfilled by radical feminism. Instead, she believes that Pope
John Paul II understood that women simply want to love and be loved, and not to be used as
instruments.
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/bordlee200504130759.asp
“Catholic and Feminist: Can One Be Both?” By Elizabeth Fox-Genovese
Fox-Genovese argues that there are parts of Catholicism which coincide with certain
elements of the feminist movement. However she continues to reject more radical streams
of feminism that do not accord women proper dignity. A well written article, though a bit
long.
http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/feminism/fe0025.html
“The Pope’s New Feminism” by Mary Ann Glendon
The article highlights the rise of a new type of feminism within the Catholic Church that
centers around an equal call to holiness. The Church has often been accused of not treating
women equally, however Glendon quotes Flannery O’Connor, who said that the Church “has
done more than any other force in history to free women.” While men and women may be
called to different roles—only men are called to priesthood, for instance—the call to holiness
is universal.
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/feminism/fe0004.html
“On the Dignity of Women” by John Paul II
This is another brilliant example of John Paul II’s work. This encyclical (letter to the
Catholic Church), discussing “the dignity and vocation of women,” highlights the importance
of treating women with respect and dignity in a variety of forms, and examines the treatment
of women in Scripture, which clearly shows their worth in the eyes of God and the Church.
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-
ii_apl_15081988_mulieris-dignitatem_en.html
Wendy Shalit, The Wall Street Journal
Shalit’s piece discusses how the feminist movement has started to become sexually
liberationist, and argues convincingly that this shift has been harmful to women.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/la/?id=110007288
“Feminism and the Family an Indissoluble Marriage” by Mary Ann Glendon in
Commonweal Magazine
Glendon suggests that topics like motherhood and marriage are not given enough time in
feminist conversations. She adds that the whole woman is not educated, and women’s health
focuses almost entirely on reproductive systems, yet, the information is incomplete—
pregnancy and childbirth are ignored, while issues such as birth control are given
disproportionate attention.
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/marriage/mf0001.html
“Rescuing Feminism from the Feminists” by Mary Ann Glendon, First Things
Glendon discusses Elizabeth Fox-Genovese’s book "Feminism is not the Story of My Life":
How Today’s Feminist Elite Has Lost Touch with the Real Concerns of Women. Fox-
Genovese claims that modern day feminism has become a cloak for other issues—such as
population control, abortion, etc. She suggests that what is needed is a more responsive type
of feminism, which focuses less on the feminist elite, and more on what most women actually
want.
http://www.firstthings.com/article.php3?id_article=3828&var_recherche=feminism
“Feminism and Judaism” by Rebbetzin Tzipporah Heller at Aish.com
This article discusses how modern-day feminism is detrimental to women, as it has taken a
careerist approach. Heller suggests that the way to empower women is not by degrading a
woman’s role as a mother, but rather by understanding that the maternal role can coexist
with an intellectual role. http://www.aish.
com/societywork/women/Feminism_and_Judaism.asp
“What Women Want (Pope John Paul II knew)” by Dorinda C. Bordlee,
National Review Online
Bordlee writes that men have consistently failed to understand what women want, which is
why women are left feeling unfulfilled by radical feminism. Instead, she believes that Pope
John Paul II understood that women simply want to love and be loved, and not to be used as
instruments.
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/bordlee200504130759.asp
“Catholic and Feminist: Can One Be Both?” By Elizabeth Fox-Genovese
Fox-Genovese argues that there are parts of Catholicism which coincide with certain
elements of the feminist movement. However she continues to reject more radical streams
of feminism that do not accord women proper dignity. A well written article, though a bit
long.
http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/feminism/fe0025.html
“The Pope’s New Feminism” by Mary Ann Glendon
The article highlights the rise of a new type of feminism within the Catholic Church that
centers around an equal call to holiness. The Church has often been accused of not treating
women equally, however Glendon quotes Flannery O’Connor, who said that the Church “has
done more than any other force in history to free women.” While men and women may be
called to different roles—only men are called to priesthood, for instance—the call to holiness
is universal.
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/feminism/fe0004.html
“On the Dignity of Women” by John Paul II
This is another brilliant example of John Paul II’s work. This encyclical (letter to the
Catholic Church), discussing “the dignity and vocation of women,” highlights the importance
of treating women with respect and dignity in a variety of forms, and examines the treatment
of women in Scripture, which clearly shows their worth in the eyes of God and the Church.
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-
ii_apl_15081988_mulieris-dignitatem_en.html
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