I know feminism has become a very trendy cause to support lately, thanks to sites like Tumblr. Contrary to the belief of many, feminists aren't a coven of lesbians who neglect routine hygienic practices to focus on channeling their hatred of men and scheming to overthrow the patriarchy.
Actually, most feminists are not as extreme as they have been painted to be. Feminism has nothing to do with man-hating, but instead has everything to do with leveling the playing field.
The fact that I'm even writing this post proves in itself why we, men and women alike, need feminism in our world today.
We live in such an advanced civilization and literally have the world at our fingertips. We are able to meet new people and spread ideas more efficiently than ever before. But despite this, so many people in our world have such a hang-up with feminism. Some even view it as a dirty word or insulting to be called a feminist.
I need feminism because as I was walking to work in above 90 degree weather wearing a sundress, I was met by a car full of cat-calling young men. I can't even dress in weather-appropriate attire without being harassed. Now, many might roll their eyes and even say "Oh, just move on. Boys will be boys."
But that's the problem: We as a society have promoted this animalistic idea of men being so primal, so barbaric, that they are incapable of controlling themselves. This not only teaches men that they are so fueled by desire that it is okay to neglect their self-control, but also teaches them that women should be viewed as objects, rather than equals. It is this type of thinking that is holding back our world.
Even though it is 2014 and we all try so hard to be accepting of different types of religions, lifestyles, and cultures, we are forgetting the most important thing: to respect the person who holds those beliefs and ideals, and that is the most severe problem we are faced with in our society today.
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