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Always a pleasure to hear from readers! Thank you, John James.
Hello Chris, Thank you for all your writings. I have bought your books for my daughter (now 34) because they’re empowering. You are an American Treasure. I don’t need to tell anyone that there are many scenarios where women actually do ALL the work and receive little or no credit. I’m a member of several “fraternal” organizations (FOE, BPOE, LOOM) and I’ll reference one with which I’m most familiar l…. the FOE (Fraternal Order of Eagles). Some Eagle Aeries are integrated (men & women), ours isn’t. We have the general Aerie for men, and the Woman’s Auxiliary for women. Women do much or most of the work (like organizing and operating charity and other events) and men not only take the credit, they treat the women as if they’re considered and treated as lesser human beings. Not so much these days, but in the past, when I was new to the FOE, I was frequently told “This is a man’s club.” Ironically, the FOE professes 4 great pretexts (Liberty, Truth, Justice and EQUALITY). That’s a laugh.!! The FOE even (incredulously) claim that they originated “Mother’s Day” and “Social Security”. I was drawn to the group because I’m an advocate for the LTJE pretexts, but I remain with the group because I support charities …… and the drinks are cheap. Indeed, male-dominated structure is conspicuously illustrated throughout all aspects and areas of our society and throughout our HIS-tory.
