Synthesis Feminism

"The first principle of full feminism is the simple equality of men and women. And it is an erroneous principle. For here nature steps in and forbids its achievement."  -- CORREA MOYLAN WALSH, Feminism

I've had it pretty easy, I must say. I have grown up in an era where I can vote, I was able to study science, I live in a country where I can dress as I wish, write about whatever I want, and when it comes to becoming whatever I want to be, I face no limits except those brought about by circumstances. Women can run for the highest office in the country, and if you look at recent history it may appear as though the office of Secretary of State is reserved for us. I have to constantly remind myself not to take any of this for granted. 

We have feminism and the women rights movement to thank for this. But feminism is different things to different people. The word is plagued with a myriad of permutations, some positive, some not.  Just as a couple of examples, you have the detritus of society represented by voices such as Rush Limbaugh's, uttering such nonsensical verbiage as"Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream" and that pillar of social de-evolution, Pat Robertson, when he stated that "Feminism is a socialist, anti-family, political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians." Alas, we do still have freedom of thought and of speech in this country. But what a gift that society was able to grow and move forward despite ill minds like these.

(in progress, more to come)