The F Word

Ok. Time to say something no one wants to say.

Feminism still exists.

Glad that's out of the way. 
But still. I don't like to talk about feminism. I don't think anyone does, but it seems a particularly taboo subject for women. Which is odd.

Because nowadays Feminism seems to be a synonym for butch, man hating lesbian. So all those bra burning, equality seeking women of the 80s rather than freeing women of the future have actually set us back to being living barbie dolls for fear or being called the dreaded F word. Thanks, bitches.

Now I'd like to bring up one of my favourite parts of being a girl. I have an excuse to like Sex and the City. DON'T STOP READING JUST BECAUSE I SAID THAT!
Like it or not its an example of the kind of feminist women allow themselves to be. And i think its the kind of feminist i would maybe possibly admit to being. Maybe. The central characters may be based on very generalised stereotypes of women, but it is a show which portrays women as independent, sexually adventurous and... bitchy. Its a realistic way to look at feminism. Yes, women should be treated as equal to men, but we are different. And most women quite like men and want one in their lives. Even if Samantha does have a lesbian relationship.
I like shoes, shopping and bitching and gossiping. I can't help it. So i don't mind women being shown doing that. Its not misogynistic, its realistic. Stereotypes are often stereotypes for a reason. I'm not going to pretend i hate fashion and only want to talk politics to prove myself equal. I am me.

And i think that is where feminism goes wrong. It deals with 'women' as a group who all want the same thing. We don't, by the way. Unless we shop in Urban Outfitters.