A run through Feminism

        My class was once asked, "What words would you use to describe feminism?" The answers simply astounded me. Words such as crazy, insane, power-hungry, and feminine superiority is just a sample of what was yelled. At first I agreed with all this, but after learning the truth about feminism, it's safe to say I call myself one. It's about time you learn the truth too, my fellow reader.
     
       The dictionary definition of feminism is one that is deeply misunderstood. Before I attempt to change your view on feminism, I want you to completely erase any views or thoughts on feminism you have. Prepare your mind for change because feminism is a topic that, once understood, will change your life

       First off, let me re-establish a new definition. "Simply put, feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression."(Bell Hooks,1). Feminism is NOT about women superiority. Those crazy lunatics you see running around New York without clothes on are not supporting feminism. To be honest, I don't know what they are supporting. Feminism is about creating equality in a world where there is a male patriarchy. Feminism is NOT about transferring the rights of men to women.

      The major problem with feminism is that the image of feminism is so polluted and that is a direct cause of the fact that nobody knows the true definition of feminism. If you think that the feminist image is not polluted, do me a favor before continuing to read this. Go to google and type in "feminists" and let your mind examine the search help that comes up. Now back to the point made above, "It became and remains a privileged discourse available to those among us who are highly literate, well educated, and usually materially privileged." (Bell Hooks,5) To spread the image of feminism we must become the Robin Hood's of the present, We must take these privileges to argue feminism from the rich and give them to everyone. Everyone includes the poor colored, the single women, the male with two kids who he is struggling to support. Everyone.

      Secondly, you can not in any way, create a bias based on the power-hungry, extremist females the media focuses on.  Compare the two images below.

 

      The one on the left is just absolutely insane. There is no other way to define it. Yet people let these insane thoughts run around in their minds and blur the definition shown on the right. Feminism is about creating a world where everyone is focused on equally. The original definition of feminism is still alive, all it needs now is a push in the right direction. "Let the movement begin again."(Bell Hooks,6)