In Mrs. America’s Episode Five, blatant deceit reigns amid the Fasteau debate. The episode focuses on the Feigen-Fasteau couple whose marriage is the “ideal” according to feminist standards. In the sensationalized Hollywood depiction, the “unbalanced” Schlafly marriage finds itself up against this “iconic” couple because of Phyllis’s alleged fear of Brenda Feigen-Fasteau’s law degree. The …
Mrs America’s Episode Four portrays Phyllis Schlafly’s debate with Betty Friedan infamously and incorrectly. The opening scene depicts Phyllis receiving debate coaching from her husband Fred Schlafly. He emphasizes using emotional repertoire to unhinge one’s opponent. In the episode, Phyllis wryly jeers, “The ERA will not solve your personal problems…. It most certainly will not …
In Mrs. America, Episode Three continues the ongoing push for abortion. Gloria Steinem is portrayed making a deal with George McGovern’s campaign. The feminists demand abortion be voted upon on the floor, but Democrats know this will ruin the election for McGovern. A McGovern staffer explains the situation to Gloria and proposes remaining “neutral.” She …
The Ms. magazine from Episode Two not only promotes unisexuality, it endorses socialism within the home. Perfectly dividing the household chores emphasizes both a oneness of gender and a division of labor, which leaves the women with all the work. The Phyllis Schlafly Report captures Phyllis’s interpretation of the first Ms. issue, “It is anti-family, …
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Within Mrs. America’s Episode Two, Gloria Steinem’s party celebrates the debut of the first issue of Ms. magazine. Mrs. America captures the front cover perfectly. Hindu goddess Kali rallies the fight against the Christian principles America was founded upon. In the episode, Steinem states, “Those are tears streaming down her face because she has to …
Targeting Phyllis Schlafly is not the only goal of Episode Two in the Mrs. America miniseries. Abortion is introduced as a prominent issue. Focusing on Gloria Steinem, the episode highlights her abortion and her dreams as a woman. Hollywood’s ill-researched depiction of Gloria is that of a dreamer on behalf of women everywhere. In the …
