Pros And Cons Of The Feminist Theory

Introduction “Feminist theory recognizes the existence of multiple experienced realities, based in different vantage points, and supports women and other oppressed groups in the formation of their own self understanding and life aspirations (Robbins, 2012, p. 108) . Debating on whether I wanted to tackle the long and ongoing debate, and often misunderstood theory of feminism, was a decision I have decided to face head on. Taking on the assignment of my last theory essay to challenge myself with a theory that I would rather avoid is going to be a learning process for myself.
Furthermore, using this platform to better understand such a skewed theory in today’s society will be helpful to my understanding and acceptance of all beliefs …show more content…
I see it causing division not only between men and women, but also strictly women because of the opposing views and stances on what is acceptable of us within society. I believe that the three major waves of women’s rights through the history of the Feminist Theory have given way to a different realm of thinking and education surrounding the factors and limits of this theory. Feminist throughout the history of America have fought for and gained women’s rights that we might not have to this day if they wouldn 't have fought for social change in the early 1900’s. A con I believe to be deeply tied to this theory, and a major reason for not wanting to write about this certain topic, would be that Feministic Theories and those who identify with being Feminist are automatically “men haters”. Someone somewhere along the way took the injustice and oppression that women were receiving from society and turned it right back on the their male counterparts as a way of fixing things. In no way do I believe that one who fights for liberation of women has to have a secret man hating agenda tied to their cause, nor does the basic theory itself support this