Mark Ulriksen's "Childless Cat Lady Inexplicably Enjoying Life"
Briefly

Mark Ulriksen's illustration of a content woman reading with cats serves to challenge J.D. Vance's negative portrayal of childless women, emphasizing their happiness.
Ulriksen points out the irony in Vance's comments about 'childless cat ladies,' noting that many single women enjoy their lives with pets and find fulfillment.
Vance’s comments reflect a broader societal debate on the value placed on parenting versus the choices of those who remain childfree.
Ulriksen's perspective counters Vance’s narrative, celebrating the autonomy and joy found in single life, especially among women who bond with animals.
Read at The New Yorker
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