There are many forms of feminism and I consider myself a feminist because of the rights I have as a woman. I realize that in some countries, I would be covered from head to toe, unable to leave without a male escort, and etc. I also know in some parts of the world I would have been executed several times for just being me. Luckily for me, I do not live in those countries.
I think the feminist movement helped me be who I am, even though it is more in line with traditional cultural norms minus my fetish for sadomasochistic sex and pornography. It gave me the right to choose being submissive to my husband and more importantly pick the person I wanted to submit too.
The feminist movement also paved the way for the rise of female Mistresses. Without the feminist movement Mistresses would be trapped in living under social norms that didn’t quite fit the way they wanted to live their life.
I think the simplest way to explain why I am a feminist is because I had the right to choose this lifestyle; no one forced it upon me. I could have been anything in the world but I chose to give my life over to someone, because that is what makes me happy and makes me feel content.
-emma
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emma,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for a couple of weeks now (I only just found it through TSR) and I must say you are quite insightful. I am a Sociology major and women's studies minor, and I have found that many still fail to realize that feminism is about choice. You are wholly correct in your deduction of feminism.
I have been wanting to send you a memo on TSR (I'm a newbie and feel very lost) but I was unsure if I must first speak with your Master. Either way, I enjoy your writings. Take care.
-julie
Hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou can memo me on TSR without contacting my Master first. He doesn't mind. :)
-emma