Letters to the Editor
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Post-feminism vs. Radical-feminism
Most people believe feminism has successfully achieved the goal of equal opportunity. Post-feminism are those who have moved on to new "issues" whether it be environmental or "vegetarians engage the klan". The Lisa Jervis / Broadsheet version of feminism is the radical "blame the patriarchy" version which will literally NEVER end, because it assumes women can tell men what they should be. The backlash to this is growing.
Without giving too much credence to calgodot's post:
"1. Look at a picture of Congress. How many men do you see? How many women? Establish a ratio. This will serve as a measure of patriarchy."
The whole concept of democracy destroys this logic. Women are a majority, but can't get themselves elected ? Choices, choices, choices.
"2. Alternatively, compile a list of CEOs and boards of directors. Count the number of men, then count the number of women. Establish a ratio. This will serve as a measure of patriarchy."
Again women take no ownership for their own choices. As more educated women head back home to take care of their children, and study after study confirms women's careers are based on their own choices, the radical feminist bury's her/his head in the sand like an ostrich.
"3. Alternatively, examine other institutions of power and authority (such as law enforcement or the military). Obtain the numbers of men and women in positions of authority within those institutions. Establish a ration. This will serve as a measure of patriarchy."
Yes indeed. These institutions were founded based on physical strength requirements, however they were changed so women could join, which they have. No matter how many quota's have been put in place, women have not been able to make progress in area's they're not physically suited for. Shocking.
Alternatively, examine fields like nursing, family courts, and public schools. Obtain the numbers of men and women in positions of authority within those institutions. Establish a ratio. This will serve as a measure of matriachy.