Title: Maids No More: The Transformation of Domestic Work
Abstract: his presidential campaign, Clinton began to guide his administration on a path which was intended to reverse negative effects of twelve years of Republican policies. When Clinton nominated Zoe Baird for Attorney General, he could not have foreseen extent of public reaction. As nation learned more details of nominee's violation of immigration laws so-called Zoe Baird problem opponents mobilized their efforts to block her nomination. The American public's opposition to what Anna Quindlan called, in her New York Times column, the sins of Zoe Baird, increased dramatically within a very short period of time.1 Various constituencies responded to mounting opposition with a diversity of arguments. Many, for example, believed that a double standard was being used for women under consideration by Clinton administration for Cabinet appointments. Professional women interpreted Nannygate as a validation of Susan Faludi's analysis of a backlash against women, specifically feminists, for neglecting their motherly duties to their children while they pursued their own careers.2 Kathleen Brown, state treasurer of California, pointed out that male politicians were not customarily questioned about their decisions regarding their child care arrangements.3 Similarly, New York Times correspondent
Publication Year: 1994
Publication Date: 1994-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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