Feminism’s Noble Roots and Modern Overcorrections: Debunking the Rockefeller Conspiracy and Reflecting on Where It Went Too Far

Mac shares a video of a young woman who, after studying feminism, concluded it was a “lie” orchestrated by the Rockefeller family to get women into the workforce—doubling taxable income and allowing government indoctrination of children via public schools.Mike dismisses this as an old, unfounded conspiracy theory. He argues that the feminist movement has deep historical roots:

• Early influences: Some ancient non-patriarchal societies, Civil War nursing roles, and especially WWI/WWII when women entered factories while men fought.
• Philanthropic support: Wealthy families like the Rockefellers funded women’s education and independence to protect them from poverty in cases of divorce, widowhood, or accidents—not to break families or increase taxes.

Both agree the original goals were noble: achieving equality, financial security, and opportunities for women who were historically disadvantaged (e.g., destined for poverty after divorce in the 1950s–60s).However, they believe the movement has “gone too far” with overcorrections:

• Women now own more homes (often via divorce settlements), dominate college enrollment (especially STEM pushes), and benefit from DEI/quotas.
• This has led to reverse discrimination: millennial white men excluded from jobs, forced gender/race quotas (e.g., Air Force pilot goals), and the end of male-only clubs while female-only spaces persist.
• Pay gap myths: The oft-cited “76 cents on the dollar” is largely explained by women taking more time off (childcare, maternity, illness), not pure discrimination.

They discuss societal changes:

• WWII gave women paychecks and independence, creating a lasting desire for careers.
• Modern women face pressure to prioritize careers over family; some high-earning couples choose childlessness, which the hosts worry leads to later-life regret and loneliness.
• Men and women are equal in rights and same-work pay but differ biologically/psychologically—some jobs suit one sex better (common sense over forced equality).
• Women in workplaces deal with unwanted attention/innuendo that men rarely face.

Overall tone: Supportive of classic feminism (equal opportunity, protection from hardship) but critical of modern excesses, DEI overreach, and unintended consequences like declining birth rates and family breakdown. They emphasize meritocracy, common sense, and personal choice while expressing concern for long-term societal impacts.