I think there is no better place than to start this Feminist blog off than with an introduction to what feminism really is. The dictionary definition:
"feminism
ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/
noun
- The advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes"
Many people see feminism as a man hating cult, because of a few individuals that are portray themselves as 'feminists' in the media for the whole to see and make their judgement. However we should know that we should not take everything we see in the media as the truth by now. Just ask any celebrity and they will tell you how the media changes what they say on a regular basis to suit a image that the media wants to create of that person.
That goes for larger groups of people as well. How many times have we seen people who believe in Islam treated badly due to a few individuals that do terrible things in the name of Islam. Even though this is a whole other Kettle of fish so to speak I just wanted to get across to you how unfair it is to judge a group of people, because of a few individuals you've seen.
If we were all equal and kind to each other than the world would be a compety different place, however we are not, so this is why I wanted to start a blog about Feminism.
Feminism to me is so important and not just because I am a women, but there are so many terrible things going on in the world that need to be changed! Many of the things can be changed! I am not just a first world country feminist as I want to address problems like FGM, rape and oppression in countries such as Saudi Arabia. I will then go on to dicuss problems like not being able to breast feed in public which is ridiculous and horrendous.
I'm sure where this blog will go but even if it helps a least person to consider being a feminist in order to try and change the world by even a little bit to achieve gender equality than it will be worth it.
What issues are important to you?
Feminism to me is so important and not just because I am a women, but there are so many terrible things going on in the world that need to be changed! Many of the things can be changed! I am not just a first world country feminist as I want to address problems like FGM, rape and oppression in countries such as Saudi Arabia. I will then go on to dicuss problems like not being able to breast feed in public which is ridiculous and horrendous.
I'm sure where this blog will go but even if it helps a least person to consider being a feminist in order to try and change the world by even a little bit to achieve gender equality than it will be worth it.
What issues are important to you?
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