In 1961, Phyllis Richman applied to graduate school at Harvard. She received a letter asking how she would balance a career in city planning with her “responsibilities” to her husband and possible future family. Fifty-two years later, she responds. — washingtonpost.com
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while reading this all I could think about was my ex who gave up her job as a NY lawyer to be stay at home mom. not every one does it - but some do - some want it very badly. I have no interest in debating clichés - but I know some smart ivy leaguers who just want to raise puppies and everything else is secondary at best. Lucky them I suppose?
As to architecture, in my experience, there has always been a woman at the top of the food chain. That's just my North East experience. For me, its so common that questions about it are ridiculous and barely worth note. Sometimes its her firm, sometimes we're just working in it. I'm only writing here because I know some truly smart women who have taken their option OUT - I'll leave it for others to explain. Ill just go ahead with the drinking.
ohhh snap! that letter is sexist with a capital "S"
but seriously how backwards is that letter? My grandpa was a faculty member in the engineering department of a eastern European polytechnic. It was perfectly socially acceptable to let women study in the 50's, that's how he met my grandmother. Still sexist back then (probably still is), for instance women had to look good when at school, and wear a dress all the time etc.
Spike yeah there might be women out there that are willing to stay at home and only be a mom, but I know some guys that are doing that (or would love to) also. Unfortunately for them Its just not as socially acceptable.
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