If You Agree With These Statements, You're Probably A Feminist

If You Agree With These Statements, You're Probably A Feminist

It's simpler than what it seems like.

bmscott
bmscott Apr 8, 2019
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Feminism — the word seems to have a bitter taste that lingers in your mouth when you say it. Many people see feminism and think women who hate men and have some diabolical plan to take over the world. Well, that statement isn't entirely true.

Solid, true feminism is the simple ideology that men and women of all races are equal to one another. Thus, feminism is simple. If you believe that men and women should be equal to one another, then you would agree with these statements:

1. Women should have the right to choose what happens with their bodies, likewise with men, and society should accept that.

2. Men should be able to express their emotions freely at any time, and society should respect that.

3. Women can work at an equal level to men and should be paid for the same quality work that they are performing.

4. Women should not have to be afraid to walk alone in the dark or simply fear for their well-being just because they are women.

5. Men should respect women and view them at an equal level as they view other men.

6. Women can be powerful and should be given equal opportunities that men are given to show their strength.

7. Women should just be plainly viewed equally in the sense that they are viewed the same as a man would view another man.

8. Men should have no reason to be threatened by powerful women and vice versa.

9. Both men and women can be viewed past their looks and evaluated based off of who they are as a person.

These statements seem simple. You could even say that most people would agree with these statements. Although, when we see these simple statements turn into real-life situations, there seems to be a problem. If you ever, as a man or woman, view yourself questioning how you are active in this society, remind yourself of those simple statements. If you can agree with those, you can attempt to understand situations that may have previously upset you.

Feminism is a scary word to people because of the radicalism that has now morphed feminism. Feminism was never meant to be radical. It was always meant to be simple. Just like the phrase men and women are equal.

bmscott
bmscott Apr 8, 2019
At Miami University

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I'm A Christian Girl And I'm Not A Feminist, Because God Did Not Intend For Women To Be Equals

It is OK for me to not want to be equivalent with a man.

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Rach_Wallace Mar 12, 2019
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To start off, I am not writing this to bash feminists or get hate messages. I am simply writing this to state why I do not perceive myself as a feminist.

March is International Women's Month and that is what has got me thinking about how I view myself as a young woman in the 21st century. I enjoy every day getting to soak up the world as a young lady, particularly in the South.

If you know me, then you know that I love and utterly adore Jesus. He is so perfect. He is everything. He is my whole life. Some people might say that I am a "Bible-thumper" or someone who has had too much Kool-aid and maybe I am, but I know who my Creator is and that He died for me, and that is all that matters.

In my young age, I loved to just sit in church with my parents and absorb all that God would deliver. As I have grown up, I have ventured off and joined a church that is different than my parents, so the responsibility falls more on me, but I love that. Since this era of independence began, I have thoroughly enjoyed taking ownership of my faith.

I spend a lot of time chatting with God, worshipping Him in all kinds of ways, and just diving deeper into His Word. Through all of this growth as a Christian, I have learned a lot, but something I have learned is a concept that some may not agree with, which does not surprise me.

I do not believe God meant for women and men to be equal.

There, I acknowledged the elephant in the room.

It is a shocker, I know, but I have some Biblical evidence to back up this belief that I have.

Let us begin in Genesis. God created man and then he created woman. This was two separate occurrences and order is key. He created Adam and then Eve.

Jesus treated women with grace and kindness, do not get me wrong. I mean just look at how He treated the woman at the well, the one who used all of her expensive perfume to cleanse His feet and not to mention His own biological mother! He has a truly unique place in his heart for women, but He also has special intentions for us in the world and in the family setting.

We are to submit to our husbands.

We are to be energetic, strong, and a hard worker.

We are to be busy and helpful to those in need.

We are to be fearless.

All of this is explicitly laid out by God in Proverbs 31.

We are not to be equal to our male counterparts. Jesus does not lay out the Proverbs 31 man, but He rather lays out the Proverbs 31 woman.

A husband or man is to be the head of the household as Christ is to the church.

A man is to love a woman so deeply that represents how he loves himself.

A man is to leave his father and mother.

Women and men are not equal in God's eyes, but they each represent Him in their own ways that the other needs.

If we were all equal, we would not need one another and therefore we would not need God. I am so thankful that we were not created equal. I am so thankful that God is so great that He could not just create only man or woman to represent His image. He is so perfect.

So, you see I am not a feminist, and it is OK.

It is acceptable for me to have this belief that God intended for men to lead women. It is also okay for people to have differing opinions. Writing this was not easy, but I know that not all people agree.

To feminists and those that are not, you are allowed to believe whatever you wish but have evidence to back it up.

Rach_Wallace
Rach_Wallace Mar 12, 2019
At Jacksonville State University

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1. Michelle Obama

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2. Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe showed society that everyone and everything is beautiful. That everybody shape, hair color, and flaws. She made what society considered imperfect and made it into something beautiful — no wonder she was considered a beauty icon. As well, she was able to turn a frown into a smile by always thinking and finding the positive in a situation rather than focusing on the negative. She has influenced me by making me realize the positives in life and that every inch of a person is beautiful in their own way. Forget about societal standards!!

3. Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was not afraid to show the world who she was- consisting of a talented and beautiful actress who devoted her free time to helping those in need. She was not only a fashion icon but was someone who showed the world that you can have the best of both worlds by being who you are. She showed compassion to those around her and filled the world with more smiles at the time — demonstrating her influence over the world.

4. Malala Yousafzai

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5. Maya Angelou

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6. Ellen Degeneres

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