Read Between the Lines

Tues, Jan 22

... Caught in the throes of sexism

Inverse sexism. An interesting concept. The concept that, just because I may choose to do something that I could be pressured into doing by sexist men, I am automatically being forced by them to do it. I don't think that sentence made sense. For instance, if I decide that I want to be a stay-at-home mom, that's something that can be perceived as being forced upon me in some way by some sexist male, and that nullifies my own choice in the matter. Still not making complete sense.

I'm free to make my life choices, and just because they may not always fit the "feminist agenda" does not mean that I didn't make them of my own free will. Just because I decide to do something "old fashioned" with my life does not mean that I've been influenced by the "sexist male" segment of society. Inverse sexism. Devaluing my choices as my own choices, just because they could be perceived as sexist.

I don't really know what else to say on that whole topic... I mean, I read about it, and I totally agree with it, but I really don't have any insightful application, except for how I see it applying to my own life. But what do you think? I want to know what other people think of the idea, because to me, it's certainly an interesting, and incredibly valid, one. :o)
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posted at 3:22 p.m.

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