In a baffling twist on modern feminist discourse, a certain conservative columnist has claimed that the secret to female happiness lies in dismantling two pivotal inventions: the washing machine and birth control pills. Yes, you read that right. If you’re feeling a bit off in your life, this writer suggests that perhaps it’s time to long for the days of hand-washing laundry and unregulated reproduction.
“In terms of female happiness, women’s liberation was probably a mistake, driven by technology that was, of course, created by men,” asserts the columnist, Larry Thompson, in a piece for a well-known conservative site. He argues that the washing machine is to blame for pulling women away from the nurturing homes they so lovingly maintained, forcing them into the workforce and away from their children. Apparently, what we really need is less time to think about our own lives and more time dedicated to scrubbing clothes by hand.
Thompson also boldly states, “Every study shows the same thing: as women become freer, richer, and better educated, they get progressively more miserable.” Spoiler alert: he doesn’t provide any credible sources to back this claim, because they don’t exist.
He continues, lamenting the “humiliation” of the housewife role due to the waves of feminism, suggesting that raising well-adjusted children and keeping a tidy home is one of the most significant contributions a woman can make. It’s hard to believe that he genuinely believes that not having a washing machine would bring more joy.
And let’s not forget his thoughts on birth control: “Birth control makes you fat, and as we all know being fat is disgusting!” Thompson claims, referencing a study that suggests women using certain birth control methods may gain weight. His words, unfortunately, reflect a mindset that is dated and, frankly, offensive.
I know what you’re thinking: why should we care about what this person has to say? You’re absolutely justified in feeling that way. However, this kind of rhetoric was published on a platform that has been influential, especially as it relates to the current political climate.
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In summary, while the notion of reverting to a pre-washing machine and pre-birth control era may sound absurd, it’s a reminder of the ongoing debates surrounding women’s roles in society.