RSS FeedsIt’s not all about Wurtzel
Is Wurtzel out of the feminist loop? Discuss today's Blowback.
Comments will close after three weeks.
Comments will close after three weeks.
1.
How to continue the work of feminism? You do it in your own corner, in how you live your life, and by being a role model for everyone who comes into contact with you. The TRUE meaning of feminism is that you make informed, responsible choices and respect other women who do the same. We've come a long way, Baby, since 1927 and 1968 and so it will continue......
2. Dear KB: It's not that "feminism has only gotten us so far" it's that we all still have a lot more feministic work to do. Women of all ages (and men) must work harder and sacrifice complacency. Who is going to do it, KB? You, who are 19, I, who am 45, and all others in between and older must continue to fight and demand. Don't allow your friends to take the easy way out and don't take it yourself.
3. I'm a young feminist (19) and I'd say I'm feeling rather defeated myself. I agree completely with Wurtzel. Feminism has only gotten us so far...there's a lot of work left to do, but who is going to do it?
4. I'm perfeclty aware that the fight ( can we really still talk of a fight nowadays?) is not over and I will personally continue to sustain womens right to acquire equality with men, but what I'm trying to point out is that we should not let this wave of feminism meld into discouragement and defeatist beahviour. Just see the glass half full, from time to time.
5. I do agree with Mr. Schwyzer's view on feminism. Feminism at 360 degrees is not dead only because someone throws the towel. It still endures. Time changes and so does feminism. The "Bra-burning" is totally ceased, but the force that rekindles the debate over women should have the same rights as men is still the same. I assume the third wave of feminism to be more silent than the previous one, because a lot of the feminist conquers have been taken for granted. We don't have to yell at the world that we can occupy "key-position" in politics or economy, because we do. I'm optimistic about it.
6. Wow, I really do think that it’s just swell that Hugo Schwyzer is such a big fan of Elizabeth Wurtzel. I just wish that just because he hasn’t personally felt the level of frustration that women over 45 feel when we look at the backlash against the work we’ve done and the progress we’ve made, that he could express his admiration in language less demeaning than calling her “confused and silly”. And he’s teaching women’s studies to our daughters? Ugh.
7. While I thank Schwyzer for pointing out some young and impressive feminists like Valenti and Marcotte, let's not forget that females of all ages are suffering from continued sexism. There is still a lot to learn from the "old-timers" and they shouldn't be dismissed in the ongoing debates on American sexism and the state of feminism. I'm concerned that many young people today dismiss older women and their experiences and attitudes as anachronistic. Schwyzer should be careful not to brush off too easily the feelings of women who have spent their lives dealing with the consequences of a second-class citizenship.
8. Hugo, you're right and wrong. Talented college youth show how you're correct, but in the suburbs, in populations of "average" students, you couldn't be more wrong. In that context, Wurtzel struck quite a few more correct notes than you did. And without the complacency you pathetically advocate in promotion of your area of study's lifeline.
9. If women worked much cheaper than men, why hire men at all?
10. Screw feminism. What we're after is unfettered equality. As a guy who chose to stay at home with kids, my wife, mother-in-law, maid-they-hired, and own mother couldn't accept my equal right to run the house on my terms for a spell. After I'd provided the funds and free rein for her to do so for prior years. Unfettered equality. Worth working toward. As of now? Sad to say that this egalitarian guy has come to view most women as monogamy prostitutes. Looking to have financial gain through marriage. I'm raising my kids differently. Time will tell.
Submitted by: Sara
2. Dear KB: It's not that "feminism has only gotten us so far" it's that we all still have a lot more feministic work to do. Women of all ages (and men) must work harder and sacrifice complacency. Who is going to do it, KB? You, who are 19, I, who am 45, and all others in between and older must continue to fight and demand. Don't allow your friends to take the easy way out and don't take it yourself.
Submitted by: Mina
3. I'm a young feminist (19) and I'd say I'm feeling rather defeated myself. I agree completely with Wurtzel. Feminism has only gotten us so far...there's a lot of work left to do, but who is going to do it?
Submitted by: KB
4. I'm perfeclty aware that the fight ( can we really still talk of a fight nowadays?) is not over and I will personally continue to sustain womens right to acquire equality with men, but what I'm trying to point out is that we should not let this wave of feminism meld into discouragement and defeatist beahviour. Just see the glass half full, from time to time.
Submitted by: Anna Foroni
5. I do agree with Mr. Schwyzer's view on feminism. Feminism at 360 degrees is not dead only because someone throws the towel. It still endures. Time changes and so does feminism. The "Bra-burning" is totally ceased, but the force that rekindles the debate over women should have the same rights as men is still the same. I assume the third wave of feminism to be more silent than the previous one, because a lot of the feminist conquers have been taken for granted. We don't have to yell at the world that we can occupy "key-position" in politics or economy, because we do. I'm optimistic about it.
Submitted by: Anna Foroni
6. Wow, I really do think that it’s just swell that Hugo Schwyzer is such a big fan of Elizabeth Wurtzel. I just wish that just because he hasn’t personally felt the level of frustration that women over 45 feel when we look at the backlash against the work we’ve done and the progress we’ve made, that he could express his admiration in language less demeaning than calling her “confused and silly”. And he’s teaching women’s studies to our daughters? Ugh.
Submitted by: molly
7. While I thank Schwyzer for pointing out some young and impressive feminists like Valenti and Marcotte, let's not forget that females of all ages are suffering from continued sexism. There is still a lot to learn from the "old-timers" and they shouldn't be dismissed in the ongoing debates on American sexism and the state of feminism. I'm concerned that many young people today dismiss older women and their experiences and attitudes as anachronistic. Schwyzer should be careful not to brush off too easily the feelings of women who have spent their lives dealing with the consequences of a second-class citizenship.
Submitted by: Mina
8. Hugo, you're right and wrong. Talented college youth show how you're correct, but in the suburbs, in populations of "average" students, you couldn't be more wrong. In that context, Wurtzel struck quite a few more correct notes than you did. And without the complacency you pathetically advocate in promotion of your area of study's lifeline.
Submitted by: Brian Griffin Loves You
9. If women worked much cheaper than men, why hire men at all?
Submitted by: Michael Ejercito
10. Screw feminism. What we're after is unfettered equality. As a guy who chose to stay at home with kids, my wife, mother-in-law, maid-they-hired, and own mother couldn't accept my equal right to run the house on my terms for a spell. After I'd provided the funds and free rein for her to do so for prior years. Unfettered equality. Worth working toward. As of now? Sad to say that this egalitarian guy has come to view most women as monogamy prostitutes. Looking to have financial gain through marriage. I'm raising my kids differently. Time will tell.
Submitted by: Dwight
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT