Hmm... now, I haven't seen the movie, so take this with a grain of salt (as with everything I say) but I could see the fact that she was hiking and running heels say that not only can she look good and feel good (if she does in fact enjoy that kind of footwear) but she can run a mean 50 yard dash! Though the high heel think is problematic in its misogynistic portrail and classic meaning, I have seen men in heels who do so because they feel sexy in them. Take a moment to look up Yanis Marshall on YouTube. He created an entirely new and officially recognized form of dance style and does so in 6" heels. In that way, it is a symbol of a "screw your gender based clothing assignments." But I certain can see the sexism in them. I in no way am or ever wish to minimize the symbols of oppression for what they are, what they mean, and what they say. This is not a "but there's always a flip side the coin" disagreement, because I agree that it's problematic in that context. I'm only pointing out that it can be used as a way to say, "Screw your misogynistic views. I'm going to wear these because I want to. If that makes you uncomfortable then maybe you need to find the root of your insecurity and deal with it."

Beyond that one thing, I have nothing of any substance to add. The woman and 'awakening maternal instinct' thing, while not wholly inaccurate in some cases, is not always the case. The same could be said for an 'awakening paternal instinct.' However, giving them female/male distinctions (maternal vs. paternal) instead of a genderless distinction (an instinct to care for and protect children) is a whole different discussion. I think that if we remove gender from our thoughts and words, it can make things less hostile and pigeon-holing gender roles. *shrug* Maybe I'm being too idealistic?