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To: The Philosopher who wrote (60550)	10/1/2002 5:34:47 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

The rules are different. That is not the same as worse. Women need to prepare accordingly. Ill prepared women didn't fare well in the old days, either.

To: The Philosopher who wrote (60550)	10/1/2002 6:21:49 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

"I'd be hard pressed to think of any compelling minuses." For who? Materialistic, childless, career women, who were raised in a two parent family who provided the resources for a good education, enriching social involvement, and support throughout young adulthood... OK, but...I'm having a problem seeing where this is going, if we are talking about societal norms? The minuses for this very tiny sub-class of beings may be only on a purely personal level. However, society is wrought with devastating social ills that can be attributed directly to a shift in family dynamics...starting with the difficulties of making the system work as a single parent.

To: The Philosopher who wrote (60550)	10/1/2002 6:27:49 PM
From: average joe	Respond to of 82486

Ayn Rand said on the subject: PLAYBOY: In your opinion, is a woman immoral who chooses to devote herself to home and family instead of a career? RAND: Not immoral -- I would say she is impractical, because a home cannot be a full-time occupation, except when her children are young. However, if she wants a family and wants to make that her career, at least for a while, it would be proper -- if she approaches it as a career, that is, if she studies the subject, if she defines the rules and principles by which she wants to bring up her children, if she approaches her task in an intellectual manner. It is a very responsible task and a very important one, but only when treated as a science, not as a mere emotional indulgence. PLAYBOY: Where, would you say, should romantic love fit into the life of a rational person whose single driving passion is work? ellensplace.net