Comments on: The F Series – Who’s Wearing The Right Label?

By: maamej

maamej — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:49:42 +0000

Thanks for another interesting episode in the series. I also called myself a feminist when younger and I guess I still think of myself as one to some extent, certainly in terms of equality & women’s rights, & recognising the impact of sexism on women’s lives, but these days I hesitate to define myself with too many labels.

I think that taking on a label and an identity can mean that you risk losing your integrity, because perhaps you don’t question, or you feel you have to automatically agree with and defend, every position associated with that label, even if there are opinions you may not support – like the notion that being a stay at home mum is less feminist than being in the workforce.

I’ve worked since my son was 9 months old, because financially I didn’t have any other choice and also because I had a great job that’s brought me many rewards – but having seen what a magnificent job my own stay at home mother did, it would be pretty churlish to reject that as a choice women shouldn’t be making.

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By: Janine

Janine — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:48:36 +0000

In reply to DeepKickGirl. That would be absolutely lovely.

By: DeepKickGirl

DeepKickGirl — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:48:02 +0000

A very nice piece of writing. I feel very much like you. I’d love to write a small essay here but just don’t have the time or head space to do it right now. Suffice to say… nice writing. One of these days we’ll discuss this in person at our mutual friend Therese’s house when I’m up in your part of the world.