Eva Ramirez
Ruth Benander
English 1000
6 November 2015
Feminism Changing over Time
Feminism has been changing over time. Feminism has changed to become something that scares people now because a majority of women think that if feminism continues, one-day women will not need men anymore. Feminism is an old fashioned idea because now women can, in fact, be independent but still love a man, without the act go being submissive to their husbands and taking in consideration the man's perspective. Women can be treated as equally as men, such a getting equal payments, or similar jobs, but with the agreement of being treated differently according to their condition, and this applies the same for men. Feminism is also something that nowadays people do not think about too much. Since the perspective of feminism has changed over time, having lots of different meanings, it is more common that women do know whether or not they are feminists. An alternative perspective on this topic is the fact that, on the other hand, women tend also to see feminism as a strength, where women can be independent, and have the right to get a "man's job". Women should be respected, it does not matter what job they get or what choice they choose, people in general, especially men, should respect a woman's choice, and women, of course must feel honored.
The article, “Mother of Three” talks about Sara Thomas, who became the “first permanent referee in the NFL” and a mother. This is surprising news for all women who like sports. A lot of people see this as impossible, “ How will you be able to do it?” said Matt Lauer. Most of the people have the concept that women have to dedicate their time just for their children. That is why the case of Sara Thomas is surprising. Thomas was passionate about football since she was a child, growing up with her brother who played football; she became more and more obsessed with it, until she accomplished her dream. When she became mother, a lot of thoughts were passing through people’s mind, meaning the doubt about whether or not Sara was doing a good job as a mom because “women are labeled in the news as “mother of two”. “Meaning that women do nothing else but taking care and raising a child.
It is common that women are labeled as persons whose part of being in this world is to take care of their children, but nowadays everything has changed. Now women are waking up thinking that they can accomplish anything in this world as men do, such as is the example of Sara Thomas, a mom who even though she has to take care of her children, can indeed be the first female referee. This can be something hard to accomplish, but it can be possible. Women in these times can be a mom and also have a “man’s –kind of- job” because woman has rights that have to be respected.
The article, “Popping the question,” informs us how women nowadays perceive “feminism.” Feminism has changed over the time. The true meaning of the word, “feminism,” is the equality between men and women, but with the exception that each gender has to be treated according its conditions. Most celebrities were asked whether or not they considered themselves as feminists. Some of them reacted instantly saying, “Feminism shouldn’t even be a thing anymore.” (Lily Allen), and for other celebrities being feminist is something bad, “ I don’t have a problem at all being submissive to my husband,” Star Jones said. Whereas, everyone has their own perspective of what being a feminist is, nowadays most women, and talking more specifically about this article, celebrities disagree with being a feminist person is something that should continue because being a feminist is to ignore man, and that is not what celebrities want.
Women nowadays do not perceive feminism in the same way other women from the 70’s did, Some women see this concept as a more submissive way a woman can act. One example can be when the woman has to obey her husband’s rules, or that women should let her husband to choose for her. Other women see this concept as rights we as women have, such as getting paid equally as the man, being said that it does not matter the gender, both men and women can get the same kind of jobs and get paid equally.
Feminism has certainly changed. The word feminism has different meanings for a variety of people. As we now know that feminism has changed, and people nowadays are not certainly sure about its meaning. Now, I can agree that feminism is not a bad thing from the perspective I perceive it. Feminism is not about not loving man and making them apart from women. We can see it more as strength that makes women feel powerful as persons who can achieve whatever they want. It is something that makes women feel part of something. However, women, even though having the same rights as men, women should be treated according to their conditions. One example can be pregnancy. If a woman is pregnant, she must get different treatment than a man but still respecting her salary and of course respecting her job position.
Since feminism is more like a strength, it permits woman to highlight in certain events, such as is the example of Sara Thomas, the NFL referee. Men, of course, may want to question whether being a mother and referee is ethically correct. Although, I grant that being a referee and a mother can be contradictory for people who see the meaning of feminism differently, I still maintain that it is something that later on women will fight for their place to be respected. While for some it is true that the concept of being a mother is just to raise her kids, it does not necessarily follow that women have to be apart from all the opportunities this world offers.
On the other hand. These two articles agree that, it can take time to achieve equality between men and women. The article “Popping the question” mentions that “Men and women are equal (although different) but it will be many more years before women achieve parity.” In other words, in order for women to achieve this equality between men and women, it will take time. This will be a long journey where people will learn from each other, and to respect other’s choice.
The conflict between the two articles, “Mother of three” and “Popping the question” can meet in a point where the true meaning of feminism is not defined. Its meaning has been lost as time passes. For some countries it can be such a big deal, but for other countries it cannot. Let’s see, in the west of the United States, as it is reflected in the article, “Mother of three” feminism is very strong. Sara Thomas fights for her place and her dream while the media is judging her, on the other hand we have the article, “ Popping the question,” where there is a huge confusion about the word feminism. As a result, we can see that feminism is perceived as something not well defined, which makes confusion between the people.
The way this conflict can be solved is by changing our minds and respecting the choice men and women can possibly make. People should be more open- mind towards others people’s perspective, respecting their choice because people act according to their way of thinking and perceiving the world. It does not matter the gender, whether it is a woman or man, the choice they made has to be respected without judgments. It implies for what kind of job they get, and what perspective they have, especially for women. It has to be respected, and also treated equally in terms of rights, such as a woman can, of course, achieve her dreams as a man does, with no restrictions towards the woman just because she is a mother, but still taking in consideration its conditions.
Works Cited
Born, Anne. “’Mother of Three’ to Ref for the NFL: What’s being a Mom Got to Do With It?” They say/ I say. The Broad Side, July 2015. Web. 26 November 2015.
Hess, Amanda. “Popping the question. A brief history of asking celebrities, “Are you a feminist?” They say/ I say. Slate magazine, 14 January 2015. Web. 26 November 2015.
Ruth Benander
English 1000
6 November 2015
Feminism Changing over Time
Feminism has been changing over time. Feminism has changed to become something that scares people now because a majority of women think that if feminism continues, one-day women will not need men anymore. Feminism is an old fashioned idea because now women can, in fact, be independent but still love a man, without the act go being submissive to their husbands and taking in consideration the man's perspective. Women can be treated as equally as men, such a getting equal payments, or similar jobs, but with the agreement of being treated differently according to their condition, and this applies the same for men. Feminism is also something that nowadays people do not think about too much. Since the perspective of feminism has changed over time, having lots of different meanings, it is more common that women do know whether or not they are feminists. An alternative perspective on this topic is the fact that, on the other hand, women tend also to see feminism as a strength, where women can be independent, and have the right to get a "man's job". Women should be respected, it does not matter what job they get or what choice they choose, people in general, especially men, should respect a woman's choice, and women, of course must feel honored.
The article, “Mother of Three” talks about Sara Thomas, who became the “first permanent referee in the NFL” and a mother. This is surprising news for all women who like sports. A lot of people see this as impossible, “ How will you be able to do it?” said Matt Lauer. Most of the people have the concept that women have to dedicate their time just for their children. That is why the case of Sara Thomas is surprising. Thomas was passionate about football since she was a child, growing up with her brother who played football; she became more and more obsessed with it, until she accomplished her dream. When she became mother, a lot of thoughts were passing through people’s mind, meaning the doubt about whether or not Sara was doing a good job as a mom because “women are labeled in the news as “mother of two”. “Meaning that women do nothing else but taking care and raising a child.
It is common that women are labeled as persons whose part of being in this world is to take care of their children, but nowadays everything has changed. Now women are waking up thinking that they can accomplish anything in this world as men do, such as is the example of Sara Thomas, a mom who even though she has to take care of her children, can indeed be the first female referee. This can be something hard to accomplish, but it can be possible. Women in these times can be a mom and also have a “man’s –kind of- job” because woman has rights that have to be respected.
The article, “Popping the question,” informs us how women nowadays perceive “feminism.” Feminism has changed over the time. The true meaning of the word, “feminism,” is the equality between men and women, but with the exception that each gender has to be treated according its conditions. Most celebrities were asked whether or not they considered themselves as feminists. Some of them reacted instantly saying, “Feminism shouldn’t even be a thing anymore.” (Lily Allen), and for other celebrities being feminist is something bad, “ I don’t have a problem at all being submissive to my husband,” Star Jones said. Whereas, everyone has their own perspective of what being a feminist is, nowadays most women, and talking more specifically about this article, celebrities disagree with being a feminist person is something that should continue because being a feminist is to ignore man, and that is not what celebrities want.
Women nowadays do not perceive feminism in the same way other women from the 70’s did, Some women see this concept as a more submissive way a woman can act. One example can be when the woman has to obey her husband’s rules, or that women should let her husband to choose for her. Other women see this concept as rights we as women have, such as getting paid equally as the man, being said that it does not matter the gender, both men and women can get the same kind of jobs and get paid equally.
Feminism has certainly changed. The word feminism has different meanings for a variety of people. As we now know that feminism has changed, and people nowadays are not certainly sure about its meaning. Now, I can agree that feminism is not a bad thing from the perspective I perceive it. Feminism is not about not loving man and making them apart from women. We can see it more as strength that makes women feel powerful as persons who can achieve whatever they want. It is something that makes women feel part of something. However, women, even though having the same rights as men, women should be treated according to their conditions. One example can be pregnancy. If a woman is pregnant, she must get different treatment than a man but still respecting her salary and of course respecting her job position.
Since feminism is more like a strength, it permits woman to highlight in certain events, such as is the example of Sara Thomas, the NFL referee. Men, of course, may want to question whether being a mother and referee is ethically correct. Although, I grant that being a referee and a mother can be contradictory for people who see the meaning of feminism differently, I still maintain that it is something that later on women will fight for their place to be respected. While for some it is true that the concept of being a mother is just to raise her kids, it does not necessarily follow that women have to be apart from all the opportunities this world offers.
On the other hand. These two articles agree that, it can take time to achieve equality between men and women. The article “Popping the question” mentions that “Men and women are equal (although different) but it will be many more years before women achieve parity.” In other words, in order for women to achieve this equality between men and women, it will take time. This will be a long journey where people will learn from each other, and to respect other’s choice.
The conflict between the two articles, “Mother of three” and “Popping the question” can meet in a point where the true meaning of feminism is not defined. Its meaning has been lost as time passes. For some countries it can be such a big deal, but for other countries it cannot. Let’s see, in the west of the United States, as it is reflected in the article, “Mother of three” feminism is very strong. Sara Thomas fights for her place and her dream while the media is judging her, on the other hand we have the article, “ Popping the question,” where there is a huge confusion about the word feminism. As a result, we can see that feminism is perceived as something not well defined, which makes confusion between the people.
The way this conflict can be solved is by changing our minds and respecting the choice men and women can possibly make. People should be more open- mind towards others people’s perspective, respecting their choice because people act according to their way of thinking and perceiving the world. It does not matter the gender, whether it is a woman or man, the choice they made has to be respected without judgments. It implies for what kind of job they get, and what perspective they have, especially for women. It has to be respected, and also treated equally in terms of rights, such as a woman can, of course, achieve her dreams as a man does, with no restrictions towards the woman just because she is a mother, but still taking in consideration its conditions.
Works Cited
Born, Anne. “’Mother of Three’ to Ref for the NFL: What’s being a Mom Got to Do With It?” They say/ I say. The Broad Side, July 2015. Web. 26 November 2015.
Hess, Amanda. “Popping the question. A brief history of asking celebrities, “Are you a feminist?” They say/ I say. Slate magazine, 14 January 2015. Web. 26 November 2015.