Open to Debate Has Feminism Hurt Women?
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Jan 2, 2026 
Inez Stepman, a senior policy analyst who argues that certain feminist ideals undermine traditional family values, and Wendy Walsh, a relationship journalist who champions feminism for its legal protections and opportunities, dive deep into the complexities of modern feminism. The discussion explores the emotional impacts of careerism on women, highlights personal stories of overcoming adversity, and debates the implications of policy choices on family life. Packed with insights and real-life testimonies, this conversation challenges perceptions of feminism's role in women's lives.
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Challenge To The 'Constructed Difference' Claim
- Inez Stepman argues feminism's central claim that sex differences are socially constructed is false and harmful.
- She believes policies should accept biological sex differences and orient culture and law toward fulfilling each sex's typical needs.
Surviving Domestic Violence Changed Her Life
- Wendy Walsh described surviving domestic violence and becoming a single parent who needed legal and economic independence to survive.
- She credits feminist reforms (credit rights, Equal Pay Act, Title VII, Title IX, Me Too) with enabling her escape and support for her children.
Happiness Decline As A Key Metric
- Inez points to sociological evidence that women's self-reported happiness and meaning have declined since 1970 and that this decline is sharper than men's.
- She suggests rising atomization and family breakdown, not workplace discrimination, better explain women's current struggles.
