Is it offensive to assume somebody is acting rationally? Some would consider the opposite offensive (and thereby the author also offends men in his article). I

Is it offensive to assume somebody is acting rationally? Some would consider the opposite offensive (and thereby the author also offends men in his article). I think the "planned alimony" accusation is offensive, but it should be easy to check (statistics on women living off alimony and their average income). I'm sure some women plan that way, but they might not be a significant fraction. I still remember reading advice on how to best become an "alimony mother" in a popular women's magazine (allegedly pick a married man, he can't afford a big fuss and will silently pay up). Not sure if it was meant as satire, but the idea has certainly crossed women's minds. I also know women who planned to become single moms from the start. However, if you include the classic plan to become a stay at home mother, I'm sure a lot of women plan that way. For sure women take into account family friendliness when planning their career. Also, you seem to assume that being a mother is not interesting. I think you being in Computer Science might not have any bearings on the authors qualifications at all.