Arrr, me hearties! The lasses of Gen Z and millennial ilk be realizin' the fibs them feminists be tellin'. Now they be fumin' and feelin' forsaken.
2023-12-22
Arrr, me hearties, our culture 'as deceived Gen Z and millennial lasses wi' tales of false feminist futures. Now they be dreadin' wakin' at sixty, filled wi' sorrow and solitude. Scurvy dogs!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, the author discusses an essay by Melissa Persling, a 38-year-old single woman who feels betrayed by feminism. The author argues that American culture has failed women by spreading false messages about men, marriage, motherhood, and career. These messages have led many women to believe they can do everything on their own, only to later realize they desire a family and are faced with the prospect of being alone. The author praises Persling for calling out these lies publicly. However, Persling has faced backlash from men who claim she is selfish. The author disagrees, stating that many women have been duped by the narrative that being independent is enough to be happy. The author believes Persling was influenced by her mother, who may not have explicitly groomed her to be a feminist but absorbed the message nonetheless. The author argues that many women are in the same position as Persling, having followed the advice of those they trusted, only to find it was based on lies. The author criticizes the lack of a clear goal for women in the feminist narrative, leaving them unsure of how to live their lives. The author concludes by expressing hope that more women will wake up to these realities thanks to Persling's bravery.