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JD Vance Claims I’ve Chosen a Path of Misery. I Beg to Differ

While his perspective might resonate with some, it starkly contrasts with the lived experiences of countless women, including myself.

Libby Winkler
4 min readSep 1, 2024
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JD Vance Claims I’ve Chosen a Path of Misery. I Beg to Differ

JD Vance, the author of *Hillbilly Elegy* and now a political figure, recently made waves with his comments about women and their career choices.

In a controversial statement, Vance suggested that women who prioritize their careers over traditional family roles are setting themselves up for a life of misery. He claimed that pursuing professional success leaves women unfulfilled and unhappy, as they forgo what he believes are their “natural” roles as mothers and homemakers.

While his perspective might resonate with some, it starkly contrasts with the lived experiences of countless women, including myself.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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