New Polity The Case for Sex Discrimination | Mag Review 5.3
Jan 9, 2025
Dive into an exploration of sex discrimination in the workplace, unraveling the complexities of 'pro-life feminism' and workforce dynamics. Discover how comedy is shifting toward conservatism amidst political changes, and what that means for cultural discourse. The discussion also highlights the value of motherhood in modern careers while addressing ethical dilemmas surrounding the unborn. Plus, reflect on the allure of worldly desires versus spiritual values in contemporary society.
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Just Sex Discrimination
- Margaret McCarthy critiques pro-life feminism for presuming a sexless individual.
- She argues that this makes pregnancy a detriment to career success.
Ignoring Reality
- Society forces us to pretend not to know that workforce participation differs between sexes.
- Policies pretend women and men equally desire workforce participation, ignoring the burden of pregnancy.
Bezos on Abortion
- Jeff Bezos offered to fly Amazon employees to states with legal abortion.
- This highlights how pregnancy is viewed as detrimental to work.