I disagree with this woman. Her premises and conclusions with regard to gender relationships sound outdated to me. If these men she is talking about need others, in particular intellectually challenged women, to feel happy, they definetely have a big problem and should go seek some professional help.

The question is what the other person, man or woman, has to offer - because it is there in abundance - , and whether there is a demand for this "skill" or "resource" in the other person.

I also agree with you that the media does not offer us confirmation or acceptance in our roles as women. They are indirectly comparing us with an artificial ideal of "the woman" that makes you feel deficient instead of proud. But I tell you, if I met "this woman" somewhere, I would feel sorry for her and hope she found some professional help.

So the question is, where do we find confirmation for what we are right now. Do we have to read the old feminist classics? Will they give us confirmation? Where can I find positive, independent, happy role models that are rewarded by their society with love, understanding, equality and support, and not with derisive laughter, prejudices and unequal payment? Do we take the liberty to be happy? Or do we still have to fight for our right to party?

I think that the anger that you feel, actually is the anger of "this woman on The View". Don't place yourself at her disposal. Her job is to make you feel bad, because you are happy without having to dumb yourself down to a stupid media mogul's needs. And we don't need this sort of media coverage.