Oh yes. It's happening. Hide your infant sons and fragile football players. A new era is rushing in; one in which estrogen triumphs over male-dominated testosterone fury and overly-aggressive, borderline over-compensating, yelling. Indeed, the age of feminism is drawing near, and it is sure to destroy the world as we know it. Cities will fall, famine will erupt and disease will spread faster than herpes in a fraternity. The dawn of feminism is nigh, and no rock will not be overturned, no sanctuary unburnt and no man safe in his oh-so-pretty masculinity.
But really. Feminism. Once upon a time, the sexiest revolution known to man, and woman, took place, the sexual revolution, as women flocked to the streets demanding childcare, workers rights and yes, even the radical idea of being able to vote. From this point onward, society has had a rather nasty taste in their mouths pertaining directly to the feminist movement. Perhaps it is the radical and provocative notion that my body is my own, or that women and men deserve equal opportunity in a workplace environment that has driven opposing forces to deem feminism as unnecessary and, frankly, an inconvenience.
I get it, free bleeding may not be your thing, and you may never see the value in going braless. Regardless, the feminist movement crucial to establishing equality across genders. Although different facets of feminism certainly exist, most will agree we want equality. My rights are not an inconvenience. Time after time again, I hear the argument that feminism is simply lazy and bored bitch women doing just that: bitching. I'm sorry, but I would love to reverse the notion that wearing a short skirt is me "asking for it." Pardon me for being the slightest bit angry.
I understand that not everyone will feel convicted enough to take the streets in protest or dedicate their life to the equality movement. This fact, however, does not create an excuse for complacency. Whether you realize it or not, the feminist movement is first comprised of human beings. Yes. The only thing we all have in common. Feminism is not made to destroy the human race but help it. It does not mean burning man, but burning bridges that keep an oppressive past alive.
So grow your armpit hair out or not, shave your head or don't, stay home with the kids or dominate Wall Street. Feminism is not this or that, it's both. It simply is two groups working together to create a world where equal opportunity and kindness thrive. If this destroys the world, then bring on the apocalypse. I'm ready.
