Sir, - I read with great interest Dr R.P. McCabe's commentary on sexual equality between man and women. And although Dr McCabe points out some very legitimate differences between the genders - psychological and social - I think people need to keep in mind that "different" does not mean "inferior or unequal".
Recognising the great strides women's rights groups have achieved in the past 20 years are commendable in many respects. However, the "advances" should be weighed against the consequences.
Few people will disagree that our society is not what is was in the 1950s. The world is a less safe place to live in and raise a family. I agree wholeheartedly with Dr McCabe that women's role in the family is of vital importance as teacher nurturer, and she matures with the family. Women should not be made to feel that raising a family is less important then a career; quite the opposite is true.
Many women who chose a career path and try to combine it with raising a family find themselves stressed and over extended because of the constant demands each has on their time.
The breakdown of the family unit is a direct cause of increase in crime, homelessness, teenage pregnancy, and abortion. There is no moral right or wrong anymore because the "teachers" in the home - mother and father - are obsessed with career advancement and leave to the schools the responsibility of raising their children.
It, would do society well to recognise the high value which cultures should place on women who raise a family. They are instructing and moulding future generations, and should be encouraged and supported in their efforts, not made to feel like unequal partners. - Yours. etc.,
Atlanta,
Georgia, US.