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seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
29. Women Now Empowered By Everything A Woman Does
Tue Apr 3, 2012, 11:07 AM
Apr 2012

Klein said that clothes-shopping, once considered a mundane act with few sociopolitical implications, is now a bold feminist statement. "Shopping for shoes has emerged as a powerful means by which women assert their autonomy," Klein said. "Owning and wearing dozens of pairs of shoes is a compelling way for a woman to announce that she is strong and independent, and can shoe herself without the help of a man. She's saying, 'Look out, male-dominated world, here comes me and my shoes.'"

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Whereas early feminists campaigned tirelessly for improved health care and safe, legal access to abortion, often against a backdrop of public indifference or hostility, today's feminist asserts control over her biological destiny by wearing a baby-doll T-shirt with the word "Hoochie" spelled in glitter. "Don't tell this bitch what to do," said Kari Eastley, 24, a participant in the Oberlin study and, according to one of her T-shirts, a "Slut Goddess." "I wear what I want when I want, and no man is going to tell me otherwise. We're talking Pussy Power, baby."

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"Not every woman can become a physicist or lobby to stop a foundry from dumping dangerous metals into the creek her children swim in," Klein said. "Although these actions are incredible, they marginalize the majority of women who are unable to, or just don't particularly care to, achieve such things. Fortunately for the less impressive among us, a new strain of feminism has emerged in which mundane activities are championed as proud, bold assertions of independence from oppressive patriarchal hegemony."

"From midnight cheesecake noshers to moms who don't fool around with pain, feminist achievement covers a broad spectrum," said Bradley in her acceptance speech. "It is great to be a female athlete, senator, or physician. But we must not overlook the homemaker who uses a mop equipped with convenient, throwaway towelettes, the college co-ed who chooses to abstain from sex, and the college co-ed who chooses to have a lot of sex. Only by lauding every single thing a woman does, no matter how ordinary, can you truly go, girls."

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This message was self-deleted by its author Ian David Apr 2012 #1
how insulting... DURHAM D Apr 2012 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Ian David Apr 2012 #6
Sarcasm? Texasgal Apr 2012 #5
If you don't like something disgusting... seattleblah Apr 2012 #2
Nice try, again MadrasT Apr 2012 #9
ya. what is this. seabeyond Apr 2012 #11
Also tried on another thread I started in PA group. MadrasT Apr 2012 #16
I'VE HAD IT WITH MEN Skittles Apr 2012 #3
*grins* MadrasT Apr 2012 #15
yes they can Skittles Apr 2012 #18
LOL! nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #33
Not at all! Sex is the most thrilling, most quickly fulfilling, fabulous thing! Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #7
I would think feminism is about freedom to make choices. RandySF Apr 2012 #8
a person has the right seabeyond Apr 2012 #13
I wonder if I was the only person redqueen Apr 2012 #27
Women Now Empowered By Everything A Woman Does seabeyond Apr 2012 #29
This is freaking *awesome*. MadrasT Apr 2012 #31
Unfortunately, staying at home cleaning and cooking was never a choice women had Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #34
Your post puts me in mind of some of the women in the Women's Room wildflower Apr 2012 #35
No, I haven't. I should. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #36
the only way men seem to have to attack women is with their sexuality. seabeyond Apr 2012 #10
Slut/Prude - and the same woman can be accused of both at different times. CrispyQ Apr 2012 #37
No, that's just anti-feminist propaganda. redqueen Apr 2012 #12
As far as i am concerned MadrasT Apr 2012 #14
FeministS? Hmmmmm, let me think about that kestrel91316 Apr 2012 #17
I am pro respect Tumbulu Apr 2012 #19
I'm old school libodem Apr 2012 #20
No. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #21
Only pathetic woman-haters think that. BlueIris Apr 2012 #22
That's a very important point. redqueen Apr 2012 #23
I have to disagree. MadrasT Apr 2012 #25
It is the framing method that is a right wing tactic. redqueen Apr 2012 #26
OK i do inderstand your point MadrasT Apr 2012 #28
Yes, sex positivity outside the context of feminism redqueen Apr 2012 #30
no. some posters on DU are just stupid bigots. n/t Scout Apr 2012 #24
Feminists are NOT "generally anti-sex". PassingFair Apr 2012 #32
Antisexuality Agnija Jan 2014 #38
Hello Agnija. Methinks you and I have a difference of opinion on everything ... In_The_Wind Jan 2014 #39
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