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An open letter to a certain type of person.

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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:44 am

"So, you don't like "what passes for feminism these days." You think we're all man-hating, overreacting "feminazis." That must be nice for you. You can slander our movement, and yet we're still fighting for you. Woman, man, or something else, feminism helps you. It alleviates constricting societal expectations. We're working to stop rape, to create equality in the workplace and in schools. We're working to counter the idea that there's only one right way to be a woman or a man. And when we succeed, all of you who hate us will benefit. Those of you who hate political correctness will be just as free as the feminists. Of course, you'll insist that it was like that all along. Or you'll ignore the work we did, and act as if the revolution happened all by itself. "See?" You'll say. "There was no need to get angry. You just had to be patient and wait."

Yep, things must be really easy for you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be over here, being a feminist." - From the LiveJournal of veleda_k

I really loved this letter. It expresses exactly how I feel - except I cannot write well. ;d

Agree? Disagree? Discuss?

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:02 pm

That letter rocked my world. I think it was posted in feminist_rage or feminist on lj, at least, that's where I think I read it

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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:43 am

Yeah. I first saw it on feminist_rage. I heart that community but I can't join because my lj has no friends.

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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:11 pm

The type of people that letter is targeting wouldn't be reading a feminist website or guild so I think the message is moot.

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Chhaya Moon

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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:04 pm

I'd have to agree with Omnileech, while it's a great letter the people it is adressed to won't be reading it. If they did, I doubt they'd care.

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:00 pm

Cyanide Kitten

Yeah. I first saw it on feminist_rage. I heart that community but I can't join because my lj has no friends.

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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:01 pm

Omnileech

The type of people that letter is targeting wouldn't be reading a feminist website or guild so I think the message is moot.

Actually, you would be surprised. The wonderful thing about being a feminist and on LJ, is you get trolled, a lot. I wouldn't be surprised if the letter reached it's target audience in a troll post on wtf_inc or other "make fun of people who give a s**t about stuff" type communities smile

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:07 pm

I figure the statement will make feminists feel better rather than change the minds of bigots. The people who are opposed to feminism aren't going to change their ways

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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:45 pm

Even if it does not change anybodys minds, it still made me a lot happier.

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