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Many people might not see it that way. But back in the old days nobody would even take a woman seriously let alone read something written by a woman. Why do you think so many female writers were anonymous back in the day? And this wasn’t hundreds of years ago, it was quite recent, so we have made quite a few strides when we think about it.
However, now we have women who don’t want to be called feminists because of dumb reasons while they speak about their issues. Do they not understand that the only reason they have freedom of speech is because of the same feminism they claim to hate? If they really were against feminism, then they would be against having any sort of rights such as women owning property, having the right to vote and even wearing pants.
So today we are going to celebrate the women and men that came before us and fought within this movement. The following are some of the posters that put things in perspective.
Source: Facebook
I remember being told by a manager at the provincial Building Society in 1968 that my husband needed to be there before I could discuss a mortgage. I could not open an account there without my husband completing the application form, so many other things women could not do.
In Ireland, until, I think, the early 70s, women had to give up working outside the home when they married. It is indeed liberating that millions of women have choices – brought about by the bravery of those 19th and 20th century women. Still more to be done by slowly getting there. -Maria HamiltonLyons
I believe the problem with “modern” feminism is that it has lost its meaning. True Feminism, at its core, was about gaining equal rights. That’s a good thing, and I’m all for that. The modern “feminist” seems to think that they are entitled to something more than that. At least in my experiences anyway.
As a person, I’m completely for equal rights all around. That’s really all we’re entitled to anyway. –Dave Pratico
Yes exactly, the younger generation do not understand, their current rights are due to a few brave women who fought bigoted, patriarchal systems to win you your rights. Freedom of choice to be, say, or do. –Jennifer Falconer
Many of us have forgotten what our ancestors did for us. So we run our mouths about feminism. But it is till very much needed. So let us know your opinion in the comments below.
