Christina Hoff Sommers: What's Wrong and What's Right with Contemporary Feminism?
Article here. Excerpt:
'This evening I will be arguing that contemporary feminism has taken a wrong turn. In my view, the noble cause of women's emancipation is being damaged in at least three ways by the contemporary women's movement. First, today's movement takes a very dim view of men; second, it wildly overstates the victim status of American women; and third, it is dogmatically attached to the view that men and women are essentially the same. In the time I have with you, I will try to explain and justify these criticisms, and conclude by offering what I think is a reasonable and humane alternative to current feminism. I will also extend an olive branch to the feminists I criticize. But first a few words about my background. . . .'
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Did she make it out of the
Did she make it out of the talk with out having to call security?
Badger
I really don't care what kind of feminist...
...she calls herself. There's only one kind of feminist.
Remember Wendy McElroy, and how quickly she turned around and bit when challenged?
Men need feminist allies like a fish needs a hook through its face.