In the past half century we’ve moved from forced adoptions to record IVF births,yet feminism still faces a battle with biologyIt’s been unhappy and moving, the outpouring of anguish that has greeted an apology from the Catholic church for its adoption policy during the 1950s, or 60s and 70s. It’s reckoned that half a million babies were prised from their young mothers’ arms in the days after birth,within the context of a wider society that backed the actions of the church. Related: Catholic church apologises for role in 'forced adoptions' over 30-year period The idea that a woman has plenty of time to set up her career before starting a family is beloved of feminism Related: IVF: 'It’s overwhelming and shocking at every single turn' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com