A Clarification

[redheadedfemme]

I just wanted to clarify a comment I made in my last post. This poorly-worded comment may have given the impression that I think the feminist movement is responsible for its own backlash, and I don't think that at all. The people instigating the backlash (mainly men in power, aided by the mass media) are responsible for it. The "splintering" I referred to is, I think, better written as "apathy," which can be expressed towards many different ideas, not just feminism. I think many people nowadays, whether because of concerns about the economy, global warming, etc., or general disgust with the state of this country, don't seem as inclined (or don't have the energy) to stand up as a group and fight like they used to. This is sad and worrisome, but feminism and those who believe in it certainly aren't responsible.