Feminism

The last two readings we've discussed in class have definately caught my attention. I never thought of feminism being a major thing. I just defined it as women who hated men. But now that I read the writings Darraj and Martinez I have a whole new perspective on feminism. Darraj has taught me that there are more than one type of feminism. That I don't have to hate men and vow to be independent from anyone of the opposite sex or somewho refuses to hate men. I can love men and some patriarchal customs of my society. Martinez has taught me that I don't have to accept the full responsibility of the duties of my culture and as a women. I can voice my opinion on the topic and not be afraid of the consquences. Both women are from different cultures. In both cultures there are many male dominant customs and I realize now that in any culture men is going to be the superior sex. The one point neither of the writers talked about was how to change this. I think they assume thatif women empower themselves, men will realize that they should be equal. I think we need a larger event that would ultimately change the view points of many men.