chivalry is never old
feminism is never new
but i affirm sarah's idea
that feminism does not have to mean going against conventions of what being female means
outwit, outplay, outlast (haha sorry i quote survivor) that's what i feel the new feminist is about
she knows what she wants and she goes out to get it
whether she subscribes to or breaks gender roles is another issue
but she is driven and determined.
haha im no die hard feminist myself but i believe strongly in the empowerment of women. SOME gender stereotypes on the other hand i can accept to a certain extent (like the association of girls with pink) AS LONG AS the world can recognise that these qualities are not so for everyone and that girls can be as good if not better than boys in things.
that's why i've always loved cartoons with female protagonists.
they make lil girls believe that they can be heroes too!
and if you think fairy tale princesses only perpetuate the concept of a dainty lady, think again.
all the princesses eventually get what they want don't they?
a happily ever after.
so what if they may have been passive in getting it.
they get it in the end ^-^
Entry @ 1:46 AM;
Friday, October 12, 2007
