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Feminism has every right to voice its opinion and inform everyone of the iniquities that plague the world. The more knowledgeable we all are the better off we are to make good decisions in the future. Feminism can stretch its hand even into the past; uncovering eccentricities in history that give us a better idea of it. Feminism does a lot to remove the bias presented by knowledge itself. Dealing a lot with civil rights of everyone, Feminism has a lot of potential to improve the lives of people globally.
Feminism is what you make of it, the study and the practice included. This wide range of use keeps it moving and changing with the times. As far as history is concerned this movement has been around for a relatively short time. Liberty and rights have been around since forever, but only recently have they been put to practice. The world definitely isn’t perfect but the contributions that come from trying to understand what’s going on in the world could help everyone.
The exact motives of Feminism are somewhat misunderstood and at the same time differ from person to person. Social studies are a progressive study that is just now being adapted and learned. Feminism looks to affect people globally and therefore must be broadened. At times it must be specific and others it remains complex. For example the movement here in the United States is a very complex one with numerous ‘sects’ unlike the movement in rural areas of the world where very few have a hand in helping.
Civil rights are important to all people all over the world. Oppression is a failure of the world and feminism attempts to bridge the gap between those who can help and those who need it.
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Re: Bridge The Feminism
By SmartCookie, October 9, 2008 at 08:29Kevin,
It's always interesting to me to learn feminism from a male perspective. In fact, despite the general stereotypes, I find a lot of men to be true feminists. I agree with you about the importance of feminism and that feminism itself can help to bridge gaps between those who can help and those who need help.
In my own view, feminism is a self-evident freedom, granted to all by their creator. But it hasn't been around forever. We have had to fight many difficult and sometimes bloody battles to gain our self-evident rights of freedoms, man and woman alike. In this country, the feminism movement began in my grandmother's childhood and the struggle continued in my mother's generation and in my own generation, and will continue on into the next.
In college, most of my friends were self-declared feminists, some of them majoring in women's studies. Every one of them chose to be a stay-at-home mom once they had children. I applaud that for those who choose it, but some "traditional feminists" frown upon such a decision.
To me, feminism represents (in part) freedom to think for ourselves and make our own decisions. (Sounds like a no-brainer, huh?) Well, I've noticed that Gloria Steinem, undeniably responsible for so many freedoms we now take for granted, has spoken (loudly) recently that feminism should only take the form that Steinem deems worthy. (In other words, don't vote for Palin) I disagree with Steinem, and I owe much of my freedom to do just that with pride to Steinem herself. For that I thank her, even though I personally believe she's wrong in this instance.
Women provide both strength and compassion to positions of leadership.
Thank you for sharing your perspective here and I agree with you that feminism is also a global issue with many facets.