Dear Brothers,
When Blessing tells you as a male colleague that this idea cannot be used in the way you have proposed, you often reply by saying, “the feminist is here.” If she tells you she desires to pursue her career to the very end, by taking up a PH. D, the regular reply will be “the feminist is here.” If she happens to get a car for herself, you will still tag her a feminist.
When as lending an idea, pursuing a career, or riding a car as a single lady all turn to the feminist cliché? I thought we are all educated, and we know what lending opinion is, what riding a car is, and what pursuing one’s studies and career is, so why are my brothers always using the word feminism for fierce, bold, courageous and happy women? Women [we] are no longer second-class citizens, they [we] are a force to reckon with.
My dear Masculinists, what is your definition of feminism? Well, I might not get to have you explain to me now, but I think I can deduce your definition from your outward dispositions. Well, I will not generalize my notion of what I think you mean by feminist, I will use the word “think” in telling this. I think what you mean by a feminist is, “a woman who is rude, who wants to take the position of men.” If this is truly what you mean, then, I have to tell you that you are wrong; feminists are not rude nor are they trying to take your position as men.
I would like that you know that the word feminist is an adjective of the noun feminism (just a reminder by the way). Feminism is a movement that developed in the mid-nineteenth century, 1948 to be precise, in America. This movement focused on the rights of women, also it advocates for equal rights for both men and women. As such, feminists are women or men (don’t be shocked, as Barack Obama is an example) who advocate for the equal right of both male and female. Feminism and feminist are all about equity. What you would do to the other male friend or colleague, do to it to the females as well. It is all about the access to equal opportunities.
Although some men have misinterpreted the movement, its ideas, its players, and most importantly women. They see it in terms of ‘leverage or competition.’ They believe women are given the leverage to do and undo. Really, I would not want you to see it in this light, rather I would love that you see it in terms of social justice. By seeing this stand par rapport social justice and the experiences of early women before the nineteenth century, I believe you would appreciate the role, achievements, and position of women today.
Earlier before the nineteenth century, women were only defined by the words “wife,” “mother,” “home keeper,” “silence,” “unintelligent,” and “dumb.” In the bid to change the plot story, comes the advocacy saying, “all humans are equal” – likewise with George Orwell “All animals are equal.” In the eyes of our creator, we are equal. As a colleague, a boyfriend, a fiancée, a husband, and a father don’t feel threatened by the stride your wife, girlfriend or daughter is taking. Don’t train her to be demure. We need the storyline to get better, it has to be better than the experience of our great-grandmothers, grandmothers, and mothers.
My brothers of a truth it is not about feminism, it is about been human; for humanity to be completed and balance God did not just create Adam, but he created Eve. If God could create a balance, how much more we his creation. Both men and women need to thrive. It is in allowing ourselves to thrive that we live to full potential.
Let’s stop the feminism cliché at the sight of a thriving woman; Philippians 4:13 says, “I [we] can do all things through Christ that strengthens me [us].” I am a proud woman, and you should also see yourself as a proud man. God creations are created for exploits without discrimination or division in what a man can do or a woman can do. Let love, fairness, and equity live inside you brother. Let live for others to live; remember we ain’t threat to one another.
We have got to root for ourselves. I love y’all brothers!
From your sister,
Oluwafisayo
I will put forward your opinion at our next masculinists monthly meeting (mmm).
I generally do not find appealing any form of societal classification. ie any group believing their ideals and ideas are superior to others. That has and will continue to be my disposition.
Our humanity is most important and I tots agree with you on that our sister.
Beautifully written, with a balanced viewpoint.
May be I need to learn more before putting my thoughts down on this.
Nevertheless, I think Fisayo did a good Job, we are not made to compete but to complement. Having this understanding go along way in helping both gender and help each other appreciate the contributions of the other person and support one another to be what he or she is fashion for.
We must be careful lest we fall into the two extreme ditch. None is good.
Oluwafisayo omo Ogundoro weldone.
Well Written
Well Spelt out
Made Apparent and as such Plausible!!
My View;
I’m indifferent on the subject of Feminism …..Lol
If Someone like me existed in the past,
Then there wouldn’t have been anything like Feminism……. All were created as One in equality and for the purpose of coexisting.
The Fact that Ladies are doing great in socioeconomic standpoints shouldn’t pose a treat on any man…the fear of such, some tagged FEMINIST…. Lol…….too pathetic.
Females aren’t treat to Males!!!! —–Just get that right, O you Male folks!!.
They were also design to attain greatness, not to sit back as appraisals.
Moreover, without their contributions, humanity and its elements of existence wouldn’t have achieve this level of balance!
Wait oo — .Were men only created to run the race set before us? – us- here, does it mean just men? And not it’s entirety I.e. plus the female folks?
I delight myself in seeing Ladies having a unified voice with men out there, most especially in Greatness and Success in the race of life !
Where men were lazy, women were strong to take initiatives(charge) —- Reality in the society!
Seriously, if men were left with the growth of any nation, all nations of the world would still at today be so backward Ehm ….lol.
Moral etiquette – should never be misinterpreted for Dominance.
That you are accorded reverence is divine not human right — O you man!
We were all designed to run the race!
Let’s run it together.
Need I to inform you —– Overtaken is allowed…….Lol.
I’ll close my comment by saying –
Thank God for Femininity
Well Written
Well Spelt out
Made Apparent and as such Plausible!!
My View;
I’m indifferent on the subject of Feminism …..Loll
If Someone like me existed in the past,
Then there wouldn’t have been anything like Feminism……. All were created as One in equality and for the purpose of coexisting.
The Fact that Ladies are doing great in socioeconomic standpoint shouldn’t pose a treat on any man…the fear of such, some tagged FEMINIST…. Lol…….too pathetic.
Females aren’t treat to Males!!!! —–Just get that right, O you Male folks!!.
They were also design to attain greatness, not to sit back as appraisals.
Moreover, without their contributions, humanity and its elements of existence wouldn’t have achieve this level of balance!
Wait oo — .Were men only created to run the race set before us? – us- here, does it mean just men? And not it’s entirety I.e. plus the female folks?
I delight myself in seeing Ladies having a unified voice with men out there, most especially in Greatness and Success in the race of life !
Where men were lazy, women were strong to take initiatives(charge) —- Reality in the society!
Seriously, if men were left with the growth of any nation, all nations of the world would still at today be so backward ….lol.
Moral etiquette – should never be misinterpreted for Dominance.
That you are accorded reverence is divine not human right — O you man! Get it clear.
We were all designed to run the race!
Let’s run it together. Not for the swift – You Man full of fear!!
Need I to inform you —– Overtaken is aloud, it is divine! ——Lol.
I’ll close my comment by saying –
Thank God for Femininity!.
Laffs