Within this unit, we talked about "feminism." Throughout the discussion, we came to the conclusion that society has such a misconstrued idea of the meaning behind feminism. Recently, Emma Watson gave a speech at the UN discussing gender equality. Watson said "I have realized that fight for women's right has too often become synonymous with man-hating. If there is one thing I know for certain, it is that this has to stop." To society, "gender equality" sound like it is worth fighting for unlike "feminism" even though they practically mean the same exact thing. According to Merriam- Webster Dictionary, feminism is "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." THIS IS THE ACCURATE DEFINITION OF FEMINISM.
Nora, Edna, and the narrator in
“The Yellow Wallpaper” were all part of the original feminist movement, but
they were fighting for the right to be individuals and equal opportunity. All
three women were considered crazy because they wanted to be individuals and did
not value their role as only mother. Today in the United States, women can go
to college, have a career, live on her own, and choose to be a mother or not.
These rights (that seem basic to me) were something that Nora, Edna, and “The
Yellow Wallpaper” were fighting for. In
the United States, we have legally moved past that battle. Now, women are
trying to fight the stereotypes and ideals passed on through generations. They
were able to attack the obvious societal problems, but now women are fighting
the deep-rooted stereotypes.
Every part of me wants to be a mother (in the FAR, FAR, FAR future), but you can be sure that I will also have a career. I do not mind coming home and having to straighten up, cook dinner, do laundry, etc BUT my husband better be right beside me doing just as much work. I view parenting as part of gender equality; it is OUR house, OUR children, and OUR responsibilities. It is my belief that the fight for women’s rights is no longer receiving any rights at all, but equal rights. This common misconception is causing feminism to be portrayed with a negative connotation. For example, it is not okay for a guy to hit a girl; but why is it okay for a girl to hit a guy??? Pay should be based on ability not if my chromosomes are XX or XY. Men should not have to relinquish his rights, but women needs the same rights. All feminist are asking for is equality.http://www.bustle.com/articles/40868-9-most-powerful-quotes-from-emma-watsons-un-speech-on-gender-equality-video
Every part of me wants to be a mother (in the FAR, FAR, FAR future), but you can be sure that I will also have a career. I do not mind coming home and having to straighten up, cook dinner, do laundry, etc BUT my husband better be right beside me doing just as much work. I view parenting as part of gender equality; it is OUR house, OUR children, and OUR responsibilities. It is my belief that the fight for women’s rights is no longer receiving any rights at all, but equal rights. This common misconception is causing feminism to be portrayed with a negative connotation. For example, it is not okay for a guy to hit a girl; but why is it okay for a girl to hit a guy??? Pay should be based on ability not if my chromosomes are XX or XY. Men should not have to relinquish his rights, but women needs the same rights. All feminist are asking for is equality.http://www.bustle.com/articles/40868-9-most-powerful-quotes-from-emma-watsons-un-speech-on-gender-equality-video
