On honesty and feminism

[Mothbrad]

Stone'sSlut - a very thought provoking and interesting post, that I could spend many hours commenting on and talking about. I once was in a class with somebody who was writing a thesis on 'masochism and feminism' (or something to that effect) - I'd love to have read what she wrote, but unfortunately didn't really catch up with her after that time.

I think the most important thing is that (unless we are TRULY sick ) ideology will never get us hard/wet - we can't control what turns us on based on what's polite or politically expedient or historically correct. Feminists who deny that are, to me, exactly the same as religious fundamentalists who believe that they can be 'trained' out of being homosexual.

Good luck with your relationship's continuing success, and hope to see more of your writing here

[STONE'sSLUT]

great points!

and thank you

[fantassy]

I agree that feminist writings often seem to go too far, but ... I still see such rampant discrimination against women in society. Look at the directors and officer of most corporations, lucky if they have one token woman. Even though law schools graduate males and females in nearly equal amounts, look at the partners of most major lawfirms and you will find few females. Why are teachers constantly fighting for higher pay? Because it is seen as a female profession. Look at women politicians. You cannot miss the commentary about their hairstyles, makeup and clothes; whereas you hear about male politicians actions and ideas. Because of this discrimination, we often see that women must be superior to men just in order to be perceived/treated as equals. I don't believe women are superior to men. People fall along a spectrum. Lots of women have certain characteristics which society has come to consider "feminine." However, although not as numerous many men have those same "feminine" characteristics, just as some women have more of what society characterizes as "masculine" characteristics, such as analytical thinking, strength of will, aggression, protectiveness, single-mindedness, than most men. Feminists are just trying to get society to recognize the full spectrum of people.

Just my 2 cents.

fantassy