Women, Work & Class

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/09/michelle-obama-to-launch_n_455077.html

This article in the Huffington Post is about a new campaign headed by Michelle Obama to tackle Child Obesity in America. It could be argued that Machelle Obama has everything, she has financial stability, mother and independant career women. Previously a lawyer and now at the head of a Health Campaign of her own. Michelle Obama states that the campaign isn't just the concern as first lady but a concern as a mother of two.

I think this is a good example of where women in general are in life in terms of equality. It seems to me that we are at a period of transition again even if it is a slow, gradual process, and overshadowed by the uncertainty of the Economic recession. I don't think we have discourse right now, there isnt much feminist political reliance on a movement because it seems feminism is being taken up as a personal and individual battle today as opposed to that of the 1960's and 70's. Also women don't seem to be humoured any more in hope of turning the feminist movement stale.

Machelle Obama's behaviour is representative of women today in that it seems they are taken more seriously than they have been in the past. It may be highlighted by the fear from men of serious competition in women, but agressiveness or competitive nature has meant they have caught up.

I think many women have a complete sense of self today power through identity which may have been unachievable in the past. To have experience motherhood, to be married, to be beautiful, to be a professional, to be representitive and a role model can define the success and the equality of women. I think this article in topic (not content) is a good example....?