From Ms Josephine Silk.

Sir, If Sarah Palin is a “true feminist role model” (Chrystia Freeland, September 3), then I, an early-30s, married, working woman (with no intention of working if I have children – for the children’s sake, not my own, believe me), want nothing to do with feminism. Moreover, I couldn’t name a female of my acquaintance who would regard Ms Palin as a role model. Quite the opposite. Most of those I know regard the Republican newcomer with horror. This has nothing to do with her gun-toting creationism but everything to do with her work/family “balance”, the least of which is her bizarre decision to return to work three days after giving birth to her fifth child. Why have the child? No wonder 17-year-old Bristol is pregnant. I don't believe this woman is an example to anyone, feminists or otherwise.