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Paul Mero indicated that men could step up and understand some women's issues without buying into progressive or feminist ideologies (Feb. 14 op-ed, The Tribune). My question: What is wrong with men buying into progressive or feminist ideologies? And if they cannot, will life for a woman in Utah ever change?
I will continue to write about domestic violence, danger to women over Planned Parenthood defunding and a mostly male government where men silence a woman's voice. Utah is a state where the current legislative body does not recognize or value women's rights. How could they? They are men. They have never had the difficulties of being a second-class citizen, being unable to break glass ceilings or being late in an attempt to move ahead in the world of work because duties of mother and wife keep them trapped at home — at the very least unable to pursue career goals easily. Without adequate day care, educational opportunities and jobs that pay enough to support a family, women cannot achieve the same successes that males do.
Mero was right, issues like gender gap in wages, baby-changing tables, family leave and the protection of children in medical issues are not controversial.
However, even those cannot get through this Legislature.
Marilyn Miller
Millcreek