Pitfalls of the Feminist Ideology -- Part 3

Part 3
Seeing the pitfalls of feminism requires one to spend a fair amount of time assessing the situation of women prior to the first feminist wave as well as their current standpoint. Many women do not seem to take this time and quickly align themselves with the feminists on the basis of a woman’s right to recognition as an equal citizen and equal pay for women in the workplace.

In so doing, they fail to see how the feminist view affects the aspects of life previously discussed. The feminist movement could be reformed if more women educated themselves on these subjects. Women have a duty to themselves and to their daughters to truly evaluate the consequences of feminist action, on their livelihood as well as that of men. If more women considered how their actions affected the men in their lives, they could help them develop a fitting view of women, establishing themselves as equals, but maintaining their femininity. It is easy to be caught up in sweeping rhetoric that speaks of women’s empowerment.

However, women and all Americans must remain alert, for we are entering an age of complacency. We often do what is easy or expected of us to avoid actually evaluating situations for ourselves. It is a slippery slope that if we are not cautious will continue to open us up to manipulation through other ideologies. There is hope for a generation of young women and men who, realizing the ideas behind feminism could turn the nation toward a reformed perspective. [One] appreciated for the characteristics which distinguish them from men.

- Danielle Martinez

This is the last and final part. Thanks Dee for all your hard work. :)