By now you have probably seen the video making its way across the web. Pink backdrop, tween girls of all ethnicity dressed as princesses spouting language that would make a sailor blush. All in the name of feminism. I figure I might lose a few followers today with this post. I usually keep my topics light, informative but nothing controversial.
I viewed the video the other day, I have to admit I turned it off about a minute in and The Mister paused what he was doing to ask me what I was watching, the language being out of the norm from my usually shows. I’ve been thinking about the entire thing for the past few days, the message, the means and my feelings about it.
My feelings on it, In no way did this video make a positive point. I was so appalled by the use of children to attempt to push this issue and the tasteless method of shock value.
The day after I saw the video, one of my favorite bloggers posted on it. I can’t remember where in the comments I read the words, but the statement has stuck with me and it was what I shared with The Mister tonight while we were discussing the topic of the video.
There is nothing feminine about Feminism.
There I said it, I don’t want to be a feminist. While growing up I never felt that I was held back, never felt that there was anything I couldn’t accomplish (I have very encouraging parents, hi dad). Now as a wife and mother at 32, I feel that my most important job is being home with my son, taking care of my household and husband, not climbing the corporate ladder. When did this become a bad thing, when did being a homemaker all of a sudden become something shameful or embarrassing? Feminism has taken over the values once instilled in young women and made them feel pressured to be something other than a girl, a woman. They need to get the best job, make the most money, do better in athletics. It’s as though we have something to prove to the world. Whats wrong with being of equal value but having a different role?
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Have you seen the video? What were your thoughts on it?
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Preach! There is nothing wrong with being the Domestic CEO of your HH – I loved this! Thanks for being honest – so glad I found your blog! xo
I loved this post!
I have always believed that being a feminist simply meant that I believed women should not be held back by another’s views or beliefs about what we choose to accomplish. That being said, making the choice to be a homemaker, a wife, a mother, a doctor, a lawyer, a construction worker, etc is ultimately YOUR choice. You have the right to choose it! We should all be proud of our choices in life and not concern ourselves with the labels people put on them. Be the best at what you choose!!!
Hi Lani! What a great post! I totally agree with you and think we are devaluing our little women by forcing them to be something they are not. Strength and beauty are displayed in many different ways and should be celebrated! Thanks for your thoughts and perspective!
Feminism has not “taken over values once instilled in young women.” Feminism is a movement to overcome male privilege. Women who do things that are not directly related to women being equal citizens are not feminists – they are just misusing the word and trivializing the movement that should give us the opportunity to stay home because we want to and not because we are told to do so by our husbands. Feminism is not supposed to be feminine, it is suppose to be about equality for all.
I have felt this way for a while. I have no idea what has happened, but it’s not what it used to be. I’m proud of what I do as a female being a stay at home mom and running my household plus the million other things that I do. Love your perspective!
I get your point when feminism is not feminine
I haven’t seen the video and from the sound of it, don’t care to! My daughters better not EVER act like that or they’ve got another thing coming! It saddens me to see the way tweens act these day… they think they’re grown!! 🙁
Love this! I really dont like that video for more reasons than the feminism outlook. I think there are different interpretations of feminism and also different “levels”. I am proud of being a woman and stand for equality of the sexes, but I wouldn’t consider myself a feminist. I consider myself a woman of God and a woman of God that has standards. I cannot control the way the world is, we are in a fallen world. My focus is where my future lies- & that’s in heaven where the word feminism doesn’t even come up! 🙂
Amen sister. So glad I stumbled across tour blog!! Loved this post!
You go girl!!!
Good post! It’s annoying how you have to fall into a certain bucket if you are on one side or the other. I haven’t seen the video but I am going to look it up to see what all the hoopla is about!
This. 100% this. I haven’t seen the video yet (I’ve actively ignored it, honestly), but I could not agree more with your post. I’m all for equal and have never felt held back because I was a woman.
I purposely haven’t watched it as I don’t really see what they were trying to get at. Prob the wrong way of trying to make a point I think.
The other day I stumbled across this video and watched it. I was so appalled at the words coming out of these children’s mouths and while I am sure the intentions were good, the end result somewhat comes from more of a disrespectful view towards women. As much as I would love to climb the corporate ladder, I find nothing wrong with staying at home and being with your children and family.