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In reply to the discussion: Yes, I am a Feminist. Deal. With. It. [View all]ancianita
(36,058 posts)Do you think feminist ideology should be a voice in the governance of public policy?
Absolutely. Lots of 'ideologies' already are.
Do you embrace every jot and tittle of feminist ideology expressed since its inception?
Yes. Every jot and tittle.
If I (or anyone else) looked could we find something within feminist ideology that you might find extreme?
Absolutely not.
Would those whom you consider extreme not be true feminists as you understand the term?
There's no purity test in feminism -- feminists run the widest range of pro-equality humans, from what I can tell.
My perspective is that feminists have their flaws, like anyone else -- since so much of patriarchy is both rewarding and hostile to feminists who are vulnerable by age, religion or socioeconomic level -- but those in no way disqualify their feminism. There's much discouragement 'out there' about living it well, but that in no way excuses the laziness of those who silently tolerate, or even joke about oppressive cultures because they benefit from -- even if they don't seem to actively participate in -- said cultures that repress, suppress and otherwise oppress others.
Thanks for the opportunity to share!