Something to think about...
What will people think of feminism 50 years from now, or however long it takes for a more balanced view of gender issues to permeate society?
The first question will likely be: how could we let it go so far? How could men be seen as the oppressors and sole winners in the gender role system when:
- The vast majority of homeless people and prison inmates are men
- The vast majority of people who die in work related accidents are men
- The only group of people forced to fight in wars are men
What kind of patriarchy protects its men in such a lousy way? Well, it’s certainly not a patriarchy designed to give men all the perks while leaving women empty-handed (women are the only oppressed class in history who had their oppressors go out and work in the fields for them, as Warren Farrell says).
What is a feminist, anyway? It seems to be like the word "art" because it means different things to different people. If you are straight, have never killed any of your offspring, enjoy looking and being feminine in a way that appeals to straight men, believe both men and women should be responsible for their own actions, are not paranoid that you're missing out on something when men get together without women being around, and believe that there is nothing inherently wrong with masculinity in men and boys, there's a good chance you're not a feminist in present day mainstream meaning.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that past feminism has helped to provide real choices for women – to live their lives as they dream, to avoid abusive men, to have outstanding careers if they so choose, to participate in voting and be our elected leaders. But I can't support what people call feminism today when it encourages growing government, killing innocent human beings, denigrates masculinity, harms marriage or children, excuses criminal behavior in women that it doesn't in men, or otherwise infringes on the rights of others.
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