Fox News Advises Women To Ditch Feminism, Offers Tips To ‘Keep Your Husband Happy’

[kelroy55]

“When did it happen when men and husbands became doormats?” Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy asked a guest on Monday morning in a segment Fox News called, “Husband Appreciation: Sage Advice For Wives.”

What followed was a litany of tips for how a woman can become “the good wife” and “keep your husband happy” from Susan Patton, the so-called “Princeton Mom” who attracted considerable attention in 2013 after penning a letter to her alma mater encouraging young women spend 75 percent of their college career focused on finding a husband.

The controversial author criticized today’s women for “acting like such an entitled princess” and prioritizing careers ahead of their families. Men, Patton told the Fox hosts, must be appreciated and respected, perhaps with a drink at the end of a long work day or gratitude and kindness. After all, should a woman alienate her husband, she’ll spend the rest of her life searching for a suitable replacement.

“If you are in your mid-30s or older the idea that you’re going to find yourself another husband, almost impossible,” Patton predicted. “And if you don’t believe me ask your maiden aunt, she will tell you when she’s done feeding the cats.” Watch it:

And who’s to blame for society’s unappreciative attitude towards men? “Antagonistic feminists,” of course. Patton argues that activists have forced an “overcorrection” to American culture, in which society has gone from completely ignoring women’s rights to becoming overly sensitive to their needs. In one particularly strange example, Patton has complained that the rape that occurs between acquaintances — commonly referred to as “date rape” — should be called “mistake sex” to avoid diminishing “the true horror of rape.”

“Good advice,” Doocy beamed at the end of the Fox segment.



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LOL you can't make this stuff up. I feel like I just watched Pleasantville.

[boscorama]

This is most definitely offensive to (some) women.

Marabelle Morgan, or somesuch, had a book in the 70's, The Total Woman. Saran Wrap, lol.

[PennyQuilts]

Can you even give a running attempt to be honest? Fox didn't advise women to ditch feminism. On their morning show, they interviewed a woman who gave advice to wives the day after they interviewed a man with advice for husbands. Common fodder for daytime television. Tedious, no doubt - but why do people have to be so dishonest?

Here's an idea, watch the video. Some of it will surely raise an eyebrow (it did for me) because the woman is not politically correct (horrors) but most of what she said was for married people to be nice to each other. Duh. And at least you'll understand this this was merely a fluff interview (common across the media board) rather than "fox news" advising women to ditch feminism.

[Easy180]

I'm always scared when I read anything that mentions Fox News advises...

[kelroy55]

Can you even give a running attempt to be honest? Fox didn't advise women to ditch feminism. On their morning show, they interviewed a woman who gave advice to wives the day after they interviewed a man with advice for husbands. Common fodder for daytime television. Tedious, no doubt - but why do people have to be so dishonest?

Here's an idea, watch the video. Some of it will surely raise an eyebrow (it did for me) because the woman is not politically correct (horrors) but most of what she said was for married people to be nice to each other. Duh. And at least you'll understand this this was merely a fluff interview (common across the media board) rather than "fox news" advising women to ditch feminism.

“Good advice,” Doocy beamed at the end of the Fox segment.

[Of Sound Mind]

Why is this not in the politics section since it involves a "current topic" that draws the all-too-familiar partisan battle lines?