Feminist?
I am frequently told that I am a feminist (not by several people, but rather many times by a few people). I disagree.
It is true that I don't think that the man and the woman should have certain roles or duties. I am myself quite "homey", I love to cook and I would be perfectly happy if my partner were to be the "provider" and I the "homemaker". I know for a fact that my partner would not consider for a moment being a "homemaker". She is too antsy. And I believe in such things as equal pay, abortion rights, ample maternity leave and flexible work schemes. In fact, I clearly prefer to work with women: they are typically more hardworking and have less attitude problems.
However, I love it that women dress up and make an effort for me. I like to flirt and offer presents and try to be charming and cavalier. And I am generally dismissive of women who don't make much of an effort. Isn't that enough to make me a sexist pig?
I guess it has to do with perceptions. Living in a country where men are normally selfish idiots with unhealthy attachments to their mothers, I suppose a person like me stands out.
It is true that I don't think that the man and the woman should have certain roles or duties. I am myself quite "homey", I love to cook and I would be perfectly happy if my partner were to be the "provider" and I the "homemaker". I know for a fact that my partner would not consider for a moment being a "homemaker". She is too antsy. And I believe in such things as equal pay, abortion rights, ample maternity leave and flexible work schemes. In fact, I clearly prefer to work with women: they are typically more hardworking and have less attitude problems.
However, I love it that women dress up and make an effort for me. I like to flirt and offer presents and try to be charming and cavalier. And I am generally dismissive of women who don't make much of an effort. Isn't that enough to make me a sexist pig?
I guess it has to do with perceptions. Living in a country where men are normally selfish idiots with unhealthy attachments to their mothers, I suppose a person like me stands out.
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8/4/06 11:53 am"Living in a country where men are normally selfish idiots with unhealthy attachments to their mothers"
HA! vindicated! thank you. :)
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