Hi, fantasy.

Thanks for your 2 cents I’m a bit unclear where I stated that feminist writings go too far…I think that a lot depends on your definition of “feminist.” I don’t believe that feminism means legislating special consideration for women or other minorities. Frankly, I find that concept insulting…If I were ever to get a position based solely on my gender, wouldn’t that make me a hypocrite at the highest level? I don’t think taking a backhanded swipe at the white male privileges patriarchy in that manner is kosher or desired by true feminists. Personally, I would much rather see our society turn towards making gender a NON issue when hiring than making it THE issue. Recognition – yes; special treatment – absolutely not. Discrimination is alive and well – and always will be, IMO, as it is inherently human to divide people into “us & them.” I don’t see it disappearing with more laws forcing preferential treatment for the oppressed. Seems to me, this causes even more problems than it fixes & should be removed altogether. (Yes, even those laws that may give me an extra leg up.) When one looks to the ideology and agendas of many who claim to be “feminists,” I find fewer who do not want gender to be considered & more who seem to simply want the axe to fall on the other side of the line. I hope that we soon see more voices coming from a purely feminist perspective rather than a politically motivated agenda. And I think that discussions like this one, with so many different perspectives, are a small step towards that. Thanks again!

Be Well
SS