The Suzanne Venker Show 7. Why the Feminist Life Script Makes Most Women Miserable: Joy Pullmann
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Aug 17, 2019 Joy Pullmann, author and executive editor at The Federalist and a mother of five, dives into the impact of feminist ideology on women's happiness. She argues that societal pressure to delay marriage and motherhood does not align with what many women truly want. Pullmann shares her personal story of an unplanned pregnancy, revealing how motherhood transformed her perspective. The conversation also underscores the importance of long-term planning regarding family and the biological realities women face, challenging modern norms around relationships.
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Joy Pullman's Unplanned Pregnancy
- Joy Pullman shares her unexpected pregnancy shortly after marriage, which conflicted with her career plans and caused emotional struggle.
- Despite the initial difficulty, this experience transformed her life positively and reshaped her values about family and work.
Plan Motherhood Early
- Women should start having children in their 20s to accommodate pregnancy and recovery cycles before fertility declines.
- Proper timing allows multiple pregnancies without increased health risks and aligns with natural biological cycles.
Impact of Fertility Timing
- Women’s fertility and pregnancy risks increase significantly after age 35, impacting family planning and health.
- Society fails to educate young women on these biological realities, leading to regret and poor timing in motherhood.
