No victorious war has been fought in lack of effective arms. What kinds of gun are available for modern feminists?
Feminism is a real war of independence. The battlefields involve all aspects of life. Getting entitled to make some decisions marks the advancements. However, loud choirs of pretentious voices are yelling that their secondary gender status has not been abolished yet. The disappointed are arguing that this wider range of options favours only the men’s wishes. „Shorter skirts, additional consumers for cigarette industry and sexual libelisation are shere mock-measures.”
The doubters should be assured that women are fighting all over the world to demonstrate their being worthwhile. The artillery of young girls are fighting with their school achievements. Professional women are blowing up their mental capabilities to deserve a seat at brainstorming meetings. Housewives are firing the message that empowerment of women does not eliminate the vital social unit of families. Protestors are invading streets to give voice to their claims.
Can all this be enough to gain actual decision making positions? How could men be forced to share the steering-wheel of our civilisation’s boat? How on earth to appeal to legislation when legislators should be legislated against? What else a woman can do in a society where wars have always been fought by means of bloodshed? Without real weapons they can rely only on the indulgeance of the male community.
The dubious should ignore the surface of make-ups and cigarette fumes. Don’t forget that the word feminism was first used only in 1837 by a French philosopher. As the saying goes what we do not have a word for does not exist. Modern woman is only starting to find their new identity.
My dear 20-year-old blogger fellow in India, don’t be disappointed. Do not complain about your peers for getting lost in the new range of choices. They are not the ones to be blamed.
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Thank you very much. Actually this is a reply to a disappointed blog of a 20-year-old girl in India. We should not blame feminists for modest results.
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I believe! There are no real weapons to fight the war the weapons are with men. But thanks to technology the social media and the literary world and music world are becoming the new battlefields
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Wonderful writing!
I’m not disappointed in women feminist at all. I’m only a little dubious about the women who do not understand feminism fully, they think wearing a short skirt and slapping on a bright colored lipstick is enough, although there is nothing wrong in that, it is much more than that. I just think it creates unnecessary noise. That may potentially distract us and make the goal a little blurry.
It is also not about blaming men and demanding them to make adjustments, remember we are fighting for the gender equality, not the oppression of men.
My point is wear whatever you are comfortable in and not something you would imagine a “feminist” would wear, because we come in all shapes and sizes. Be true to yourself, that is important too.
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🙂 I am agree with you,
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Also, thank you for your the dedication! I am very glad to have such a constructive discussion. It really pushes me to do better! 🙂
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So am I. It is the only way to know how others see us.
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Exactly. You hold my thoughts exactly. People don’t really understand the concept of feminism and it’s sad really.
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Furthermore, a lot of interpretations exist. I am sad to see that extrem and middle-feminists women are starting to attack each other.
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Exactly. That’s why we need articles like this to correct false impressions.
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Because, feminism is basically the equality of sexes. It is to break gender stereotypes and escape social constructs. So, if we again fall into another social construct which depicts “feminist” is a certain type, what is the point?
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Preach! This is so accurate
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One doesn’t have to belong to any specific group to be independent. They just have to rely more on themselves and find more strength within themselves which is actually the right way to be, I would say. It’s never so that we have lots of support around at any given time or moment, and deep inside we will be on our own anyway. We do experience things independently within ourselves, so the main thing is to also think, form conclusions and decisions based on what you believe in and not what somebody tries to convince you about.
I’ve never understood the division in specific groups because, generally speaking, we are all humans with plenty of personal features. Should these features be categorized strictly? I don’t think so. Fighting for rights is just simply trying to give everybody a voice: it doesn’t matter whether it is a child, a woman, a man, a vegetarian, a diabetic, somebody who suffers from cancer or other disease: we are all humans.
I’ve never been either feminist, or patriot of some other group. I’m just really independent in what I think and believe in. Somebody who never goes with the stream.
Your post is very interesting! It provokes thoughts.
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I agree with you. However, throughout the history hierarchs have always come up with theories beyond question to justify their power. It is hard to communicate when the related negatiations are fully blocked. “Because I said so.”
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Thoughtful and intelligent writing. I’m imagining messages of hope and equality written inside those paper ninja swords.
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Exactly, To the attention of our male fellows. 🙂
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oooh – I love that, Joanna! thanks for great post, Declutteringmylifeweb 🙂
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Happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
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thank you for reading.
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Thank you for reading my ideas.
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It still amazes me how gender inequality continues to exist… it’s like time is moving extra-slow when it comes to this particular aspect of life. I’m suiting up with armor to face the rest of the day
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To be noted that the term DEMOCRACY first appeared in ancient Greek political thought in the city-state of Athens during classical antiquity (more than 2,000 years ago) . In contrast the term feminism appeared in the XIX century.
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My motto has always been “Never depend on a man ” and that’s what I have done all my life. And I am married 48 years, but I do what I want !! I think the world would be much better if all politicians would be replaced by women ! There is also a big difference between females and women ! Females want to depend on men, while women have their own character !
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Unfortunately you can hardly be independent of men. If not at home than at the office.
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Excellent post and I agree with be true to yourself. We should be defined only by ourselves and not by others. Thank you for following BrewNSpew.
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Thank you for reading.
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Excellent work…. Do read mine-
https://feminismnuance.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/what-are-good-looks-great-body-cheerful-face-healthy-skin-oh-my-mistake-white-skin/#more-51
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thanks. i will certainly.
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Loved your writing! Couldn’t agree more, and I liked that you mentioned how recent the term ‘feminism’ really is. I know this is quite cheeky, but I recently wrote a post of the usage of the word ‘c*nt’? If you wouldn’t mind and have the time, any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you and keep writing 😊
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i will check out. thanks
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You have a real quirky outlook on what weapons are available to today’s modern woman. I think the turtle over at nakednerves.com can help you out though.
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This is the true idea of feminism. Glad to see someone who thinks on the same lines as me. 🙂 Powerful words, indeed.
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thank you.
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Reblogged this on my blog because I loved it so much. 🙂
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Thank you. I would like people to see feminism and the related struggles in this way.
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Let’s hope for a better world!
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Nicely put and I find it quite logical.
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thank you for reading
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