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In reply to the discussion: To the younger women of DU: [View all]lilithsrevenge12
(136 posts)While I agree reproductive rights are a huge problem, the younger generation associates feminism with oversensitivity. It is hard to take a group seriously when in one breath, they say they need to fight for abortion rights or equal pay, and in the next breath they are freaking out about a joke that was taken too far. Millennials are desensitized to certain things the older generation finds offensive. It is about picking and focusing on the battles that really matter.
Also, we have always had more rights than you guys. I think we take for granted what was accomplished, and what still needs to be accomplished, because we understand American women have more rights than ever.
I also think there is a new idea forming that women are there own worst enemy. Between all the reality tv and passive aggressive behavior we have towards each others success (many act like this, but not all), I think we are assisting sinking the ship. There is a lack of love and support among women, in my opinion.
What would start a movement? I honestly don't know. It is really hard to get my generation to focus, but getting people mad is always the first step.