So I was thinking about Seth's recent post and feminism, and how feminism has basically removed women from one oppressive situation and planted them in another - ie, going from being the 50's housewife who cooks, cleans, and slaves for Massa Husband to being subject to feminist's expectations: successful careers, degrees, complete independence, etc.

And I commented that I'd noticed that many feminists don't look down on housewives as long as they could do something else if they wanted to. But now that I think about it, maybe that standard is actually an attempt to protect women. With divorce rates being drastically different than what they once were, it's a good idea to have a college degree and the ability to reenter the workforce successfully in the event that the husband runs away with the maid. That way the poor abandoned wifey won't end up juggling three jobs in order to take care of her children who are used to moderate luxury by this point.

Not that I expect this to ever happen to me. I'm actually not cynical in the area of marriage, at least when it comes to mine. I know Brandon loves me, and divorce isn't an option.

Besides, we don't have a maid. ;)