I don't agree with a core statement by most feminists, the statement by Simone de Beauvoir: "One is … - Kristina Schroder

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Kristina Schroder

I don't agree with a core statement by most feminists, the statement by Simone de Beauvoir: "One is not born a woman, one becomes one. " Even as a schoolgirl I wasn't convinced by the claim that gender has nothing to do with biology and is only shaped by one's environment.

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For me, a male role model would be a man who, despite holding a leadership position, has the courage to say that he wants to reschedule a 7 p. m. meeting for 4 p. m. because he'd really like to be able to put his son to bed.

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When it comes to women, our perfectionism gives us a lot of grief. Women want to be super moms, super partners and super performers at work - and all at the same time. That's stressful.

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If I were to tell you that I'm the one who does all the cooking, you'd interpret it as me trying to be some kind of role model. And if I were to say that my husband does all the cooking, you'd say: "Ah, so that's how it is with family ministers. "

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I wanted to get away from having a minister who pretends to be a certain type of role model. I don't want my life to serve as an example for anyone.

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When it comes to family policies, you are dealing with very private issues. Still, my husband and I decided that we didn't want to make our private lives a matter of public discussion.

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