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Ok, I am so excited. I just found out that one of my posts was published in the 48th Carnival of Feminists!
Yay! Ok, ok, I know it wasn't a Pulitzer Prize or anything, but I'm still very excited :) Check out the blog; it's wonderful, and very thought-provoking.
Posted by Amanda at 9:49 PM
The seed for this blog was planted after I realized the majority of people that I conversed with had rampant misconceptions about feminism and what it entails. Many people, upon hearing that I proudly identified as a feminist, would exclaim, "You? I can't believe you're a feminist! You're so, well, feminine!"
Well, yes, and this is a surprise because....? I never understood why people seemed to assume that feminism should be at odds with femininity. Then I realized that our media and other outlets play a huge part in our conceptions of stereotypes, and feminists had fallen victim to this. Feminists are often portrayed as angry, militant, man-hating women. Are there feminists like that out there? Sure. Do I believe that the majority of feminists believe this ideology? Most definitely not.
Feminism has many offshoots, but the core of this belief system is advocating for political, social and economic equality for all of society's members. That is the type of feminism I advocate, and it certainly has nothing to do with me rejecting my femininity and womanhood. On the contrary; I embrace my femininity and my womanhood with every fiber of my being.
Therefore, this blog exists as a forum to examine current events and happenings through the lens of a moderate feminist, one who believes that feminism and femininity do not, contrary to what the media portrays, have to be at odds with each other. Rather, they can coexist peacefully, and society is often the better for it. Some may see me as a contradiction; I despise rigid gender roles and stereotypes, yet I delight in the many aspects of life that are deemed "girly" or "feminine." I don't see myself as a contradiction, however. I prefer to see myself as, simply, a feminine feminist.
Of course, we also want to have some light-hearted fun on this blog, correct? So, we'll delve into arts, culture, books, travel (something I love) and history (which, aside from feminism and my family, is my ultimate passion). So jump right in, and once again, welcome!
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