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> <<There's the problem. Most people don't objectively think of a generic and
> innocuous dictionary definition when they hear the term "feminist" or any
> other label. They see it through their own interpretation and perspective.
> I can just see Joni calling herself a feminist and then having the various
> factions of feminism attacking her for not being a "true" feminist.>>
This is precisely one of the points I was trying to assert earlier today in my
post on feminism. Therein lies the problem, there are so many, many
interpretations of the word feminist/feminism and gawd help us if we dont fit
into this or that slot. ... liberal, radical, socialist marxist ball breaking
man haters.... (no i do not hate men!!!) ....to name but a few....in my
experience...Ive learned to no longer wave my "f" flag around because of all the
shit I caught for it.
I rarely say outright that I am a feminist because of all the connotations that
immediately get conjured up. I dont want to live in a box however I do want to
live into feminist politics in my day to day life and actions, in the way that
I raise my daughter...in the way I love my sweetie..in the way that I wont stand
for anything I feel is wrong. It is my hope and dream to continue to effect
change, to work towards social justice for social change. It does matter. For
me, personally, I dont need to lay claim to it....i just live it. I feel that
my convictions are stronger than ever.
oh I do hope this makes sense. With my early morning post, i was just trying to
make a point or two. perhaps it got lost in the translation. And yea, it sure
did feel good to finally be heard and seen in print.
Mags.
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> Marcel also made a good point that if she affiliates with a particular
> label, then the politically active gatekeepers of that label would probably
> pressure her to be appearing at their events and perhaps taking on certain
> aspects of their agenda to which she may disagree. What a hassle, really,
> and I don't think any of us would want to be put in such a position
> ourselves. I've always maintained that she has done her part in advancing
> the best and truest aspects of humanism, feminism and liberalism and I don't
> think she owes anyone more.
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> Kakki
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