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In reply to the discussion: Yes, I am a Feminist. Deal. With. It. [View all]TBF
(32,062 posts)it came out in force in the last election but the Christian Taliban has been fighting this battle for awhile. In fact recently babylon sister posted this OP about one of the CT (as I call them) who has announced recently that women shouldn't have the right to vote -- http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024904214
We are in the midst of a culture war in this country and sadly some of the more Christian churches seem to be leading the charge in oppression of others - and they are particularly targeting women.
I honestly think this has heated up since Barack Obama took office and this is due to the fact that a certain segment of society has a great deal of difficulty dealing with change. I guess we shouldn't be surprised as this country was "founded" less than 250 years ago and at that time only white male land-owners over 21 had any say in anything.
I can share with you that as a feminist and socialist I feel very uncomfortable in this country sometimes. I know the CT does not speak for the majority but unfortunately they are vocal and loud.
Solidarity, sister.