The Pros And Cons Of Black Feminism

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Truthfully, feminism is dangerous to a lot of people. It causes fright and differing opinions, but just like in any major social issue there will be those who choose to be receptive and those who choose to stay oblivious to the apparent problem. Also, movements are not meant to graciously change circumstances, they are meant to make obvious demands and entice people to congregate, to think, and reach a solution. Biology is not even a factor when it comes to genuine communication about the matter; also, the opinion of a few does not represent an entire nation, “just because a small, loud bunch of feminists hate men, that does not mean that all feminists by relation hate men.” () However, hate seems to be the only force women and men think …show more content…
Do African American women and homosexuals fall under the same restitutions, or are there different ramifications, different approaches or resolutions for every delicate circumstance? Of course, both areas of the spectrum there is a plethora of relatable individuals, of people who fit in the category of feminism, but are gay, lesbian, transgender, racially different; each battle is separate, and each battle is reflective of a specific people. The way black feminism is approached is different than how white feminism is approached. Essentially, the broadness of feminist’s plight is that all scopes, all participators are contending for the same cause. Each of them demands equality among the sexes, because if sex equality is achieved or at least rendered as necessary then there would be the revaluation of other social issues, in fact, issues like racism, or homophobia, or other stereotypical onsets could eventually be addressed directly and …show more content…
Are we talking about the children who are involved in sex trafficking, or the women in Bangladesh? ...Feminism is a big term. If we are asking 'Are women human beings? ... Are women better than men? No. Are they different? Yes. How are they different? We 're still trying to figure that out.” () Feminism is a never-ending struggle; the deception is assuming there is no more to be done. The patriarchy is still relevant, men still have the upper hand, and privilege is still habitually graced upon them. Dismantling the patriarchy and destroying men is not the productive goal, creating more friction by shifting power only changes the limitations while still implicating the abusive

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