I don't normally get involved or take sides in public debates, arguments, or politics. I have my own opinions and am comfortable with my stand on various issues. I also know that arguing a point with someone will not change their mind or viewpoint, anymore than they could change mine. So I try not to waste my time.
But. . .in this link to the Dear Abby column of June 29th, there is a letter from a woman declaring herself to be a feminist. Now I'm all for men and women living their lives according to how THEY want to live them. Those who know me know that I've made plenty of mistakes in my life, and have no right to tell someone else what to do. But I saw red when I read this so-called feminist's outrage at women who want a traditional lifestyle with a husband who will provide for them. I immediately did something I have never done before - I sent a letter to Dear Abby with my reply to this self-righteous, ignorant, female.
I pointed out that the women's feminist movement was supposed to be about gaining freedom for women to choose how they want to live their lives, free of societal, familial, or spousal pressure to conform to a lifestyle choice not of their choosing. To me, this means that if a woman wants to be a stay-at-home wife and/or mother, that is a choice for her to make, along with her husband's input. Of course, we all know that most women have to work whether they want to or not, simply for economic reasons. But a lot of them, if they had the choice, would prefer to stay home and take care of their children. And there is nothing wrong with that choice.
But today's feminists have become loudly vocal, self-righteous, and demeaning of any woman who chooses to be a homemaker. I get the feeling that feminists have decided they should dictate how all women get to live their lives (i.e., get a job, stay single, and keep all men at arm's length emotionally).
Feminists have taken over the role of male chauvinists. Almost all women have experienced men trying to tell us what we can and cannot do. Now the feminists are doing it too. The bottom line is. . .they don't want to see any woman living her life in a manner opposite of how they believe women should live. And holy cow! God forbid she should enjoy being a housewife. Talk about chauvinist pigs!
A truly liberated woman is one who lives her life in a manner that is her choice. And that means no one. . .man nor woman. . .has the right to tell her how to live her life. Now I'm just waiting to see if Dear Abby prints my response. You'll know it's me by my signature - An Independent Non-Feminist Woman.
