Monday, March 4, 2013

Egalitarianism

 Feminism has become to entangled with self interest politics. Egalitarianism does not have to connotation of being female-centric. Most feminists care only for women's issues so they chose to be feminists. Most feminist lobbies only look out for what is best for us, but obviously what is best for one group of society might conflict with equality. Egalitarians express the idea that all people are equal in fundamental worth or moral status. It's also a belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs. You're entitled to your opinion on what a woman should do and how the dynamic between a married couple should be, but you do not have the right to subjugate other people and force them to live by your standards. All individuals are different and choose to live their lives in ways which they think is best. There's no evidence to suggest that making women inferior benefits society. Women make up half of the worlds population and deserve to have the right to live their lives the way they choose and the way they see fit. If that choice is to be a stay at home mother, then there's nothing wrong with that. If she chooses to enter the work force, then there's nothing wrong with that. Women have options and don't have to limit themselves to one mode of action. If a woman has dreams and goals then she should chase them, just as any member of the human race should. Equality between both sexes promotes a happier and thriving society. No, I am not a communist or socialist and to believe in equality does not mean that I'm either. I believe in both sexes having equal opportunities to achieve their goals and be treated fairly. I don't believe in forcing a woman to do anything she doesn't want to do. If a woman doesn't want to work, then why should she have to?

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