So, today in Converse 101 there was mention of a book that I thought looked interesting. My fellow students should be able to recall Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History from the Power Point Dr. Walker and Dean Molly showed us. So, I found it in the library and started it, and I must say that it is indeed right up my alley.
I'll tell you plainly, I'm a staunch feminist.
And in case you didn't get the memo, no, that doesn't mean that I hate men (good God my dorm is covered in Johnny Depp, Shia LeBeouf, and Optimus Prime) or that I burn bras or any of that other crap. It means that I do not appreciate men whistling and leering at me, that I dislike boys thinking that I'm a loose woman just because the windows in my car are down, or being passed over for the male child. All of those have happened to me; the first two just this past weekend.
It means that I do not believe that I should be seen but not heard. If God can hear my voice loud and clear then you should be able to too. It means that I will not accept getting 32 cents less than the human being that just happens to be equipped somewhat differently when we do the same damn job - and knowing me I'm probably actually going through more hazardous stress than the other person so I should darn well get a full dollar for his dollar. It means that telling me that I should be at home raising babies will piss me off big time. I have two nieces and a nephew, and I've provided free daycare and babysitting since I was nine years old. I am not doing that for at least another three or four years.
If I can find a willing partner that is. Being a feminist also means that it ticks me off when boys get intimidated by women who are smarter or as smart as they are. It also ticks me off that girls are constantly given the wrong body image. Despite what the popular media says, guys are a little put off by girls who are nothing but bones. I have it on good authority as one of my guy friends did mention it to me. And imagine, if you don't want to hug a skeleton I doubt Mr. Man does either.
Lastly, it means that I believe that we are all equal in God's eyes. In IDC we've discussed Genesis and the significance of Eve being created from Adam's rib. I do not believe that it was because Eve was supposed to be inferior, and while I may giggle and think "right on", it's not because God had a better idea or was just having a practice run. I believe that it's because God really didn't want Adam to walk alone. Humans are social creatures. We need each other more than we can ever know, but we can't be together if we always find ways to separate ourselves. Yes, we should all be unique, but we also have to remember that - to throw in my token Transformers reference - there is more to us than meets the eye.
PS: The mispelling of "roar" is internet-ish slang if you didn't know, but the alternate spelling of "woman" is actually used in a book on the feminist movement that I have at home.
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Right on indeed! And yes, there are men out there who are not threatened by smart women. Of course, they have to grow up a bit to get to that point, and men mature more slowly, so it may take them a while, but you're right that you CAN find a partner who is not threatened by a feminist.
Another book you may want to check out is "The Feminine Mistake." A fascinating cautionary tale for modern women.
Happy Sunday evening!
I love this blog, and I really agree with alot of your ideas. (Except for the fact that I believe whole-heartedly that poor little Adam was a rough draft!)
I think it's spectacularly frustrating how many (if not most) men instantly assume they're superior than all women. If, on rare occasions, a guy beats me at something, it is only because he is better than me at that one thing; not that he is better than every woman at everything. I like how your blog really reflects this. Maybe now we can go burn bras together. :)
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