Let the mutters of indignation start now. Feminists really do have a bad rep. I read a quote on Facebook a couple days ago on one of my friend's statuses. It read as follows: "Feminism is a socialist, anti-family, political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians.” - And this was quoted by a leader of a church! When I read quotes like this coming from prominent church leaders, it makes me wonder from what planet are they from. If I ever met a woman who was a feminist like this, she would be a sight to behold. What a fearsome creature she would be!
Now I am not one of those bra burning crazy radical feminists who would be happier forming a world of Amazon women and using men only for reproduction and pleasure. But there is a subtler brand of feminism and this is the school of thought I prescribe to. And honestly, it is more outrage at how women were treated in the past rather than the present. Although, I had to force myself to listen to a misogynistic male in my philosophy class last night that I would have LOVED to hand over to the Amazons. I just feel that women have been undervalued for anything but housekeeping and childbearing. There is more to life than that for men and as such, should be the same for women. Feminism started out not as a "anything you can do, I can do better" type of mindset, but as women wanting their voices heard and considered as well. This was striven for whether it be in literature, politics, or everyday lifestyle. Even though equality is on a more even ground, women are still not taken as seriously in areas such as the workplace. I know this cannot change overnight, but I do believe in standing up for women's rights. Go me. That is all. Do I have crazy eyes now? Don't think so.
Back to the misogynist male from the other night, he used my favorite accusation about women being lower than men...the good ol' Eve is the reason for Sin argument. Really? Really? And where was Adam during all of this? We know he was right there next to her. Did he do anything to stop this? Nope. Just as guilty. Really this argument holds not bearing and I want to chuck a Bible at people who use it. Sigh. Rant over. I was just reading some literature on feminism and then saw that quote on Facebook and felt compelled to say something about it. Not that I really have a plethora of readers who actually care about my feminist leanings. Maybe I will go burn a bra.
On a happier note-- this weekend has been proclaimed Chattanooga weekend! K and I really need to get out of Cleveland and out of our apartment. Life on the home front lately has been stressed. Husbands are bizarre creatures that require sensitive care. How you advert disaster one time is totally different the next time. Luckily adaptability is one of my strengths. Anyways----> this weekend...Barnes and Noble!! I am going to have to reign it in with my book buying. I can go slightly crazy. Ah well, we may end up starving, but at least it will be in the pursuit of knowledge.
Now I am not one of those bra burning crazy radical feminists who would be happier forming a world of Amazon women and using men only for reproduction and pleasure. But there is a subtler brand of feminism and this is the school of thought I prescribe to. And honestly, it is more outrage at how women were treated in the past rather than the present. Although, I had to force myself to listen to a misogynistic male in my philosophy class last night that I would have LOVED to hand over to the Amazons. I just feel that women have been undervalued for anything but housekeeping and childbearing. There is more to life than that for men and as such, should be the same for women. Feminism started out not as a "anything you can do, I can do better" type of mindset, but as women wanting their voices heard and considered as well. This was striven for whether it be in literature, politics, or everyday lifestyle. Even though equality is on a more even ground, women are still not taken as seriously in areas such as the workplace. I know this cannot change overnight, but I do believe in standing up for women's rights. Go me. That is all. Do I have crazy eyes now? Don't think so.
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| If I have to burn a bra, it might as well be lacy. |
On a happier note-- this weekend has been proclaimed Chattanooga weekend! K and I really need to get out of Cleveland and out of our apartment. Life on the home front lately has been stressed. Husbands are bizarre creatures that require sensitive care. How you advert disaster one time is totally different the next time. Luckily adaptability is one of my strengths. Anyways----> this weekend...Barnes and Noble!! I am going to have to reign it in with my book buying. I can go slightly crazy. Ah well, we may end up starving, but at least it will be in the pursuit of knowledge.
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