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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
I agree with you PnC. However, its the implementation of such changes is when you get into that gray area - its in this gray area that women may differ (ie. religious beliefs, etc.). That in itself is the determining reason (at least for me) as to whether or not I would choose to identify myself as one. Not to mention the fact, that becaue of my skin color, this movement had little to null impact on me (as compared to the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s, The Voters Right Act of 1965, etc.).
Again, its all about choices. So again, for those of you that claim identify yourselves as one - GREAT, but do not expect EVERY women to share your same enthusiam (or criticize them).
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One item we often forget is that the Civil Rights movement and the women's sufferage movement share a lot of roots together. Many would thank the other movement for the support and assitance in achieving their goals.
Feminists come in all shapes and sizes. I would say I am a feminist because I dedicate my time to AST, an organization based on the culitvation of WOMEN. I would also argue that many of our founders had roots in early feminist beliefs, ie the right to education and free association. While many are not radical feminists, what we take for granted now and would never give up, were once a dream, I totally agree with HelloKitty. I think it is dangerous to forget how we are allowed to be educated, free and independent.
just my 2c