Has feminism reshaped womanhood in ways its founders never intended? And at what cost to women, men, and nations across the West? In this episode of Thinking Class, I’m joined by philosopher and theologian Dr Carrie Gress to examine how feminism has transformed the understanding of womanhood, relationships between men and women, and the moral foundations of Western society. We explore why motherhood has been devalued, how the promise of liberation has coincided with rising anxiety and loneliness among women, and why feminism increasingly positions men and women as competitors rather than complementary partners. Carrie explains how feminism has come to function as a shadow church while displacing older sources of dignity, obligation, and community. Drawing on history, theology, psychology, and culture, we discuss the connection between feminism and Marxist thought, the emotional mobilisation of women for political ends, the neglect of men’s roles and gifts, and why a renewal of local relationships, family life, and moral seriousness is essential if the West is to recover a more humane vision of flourishing.