Stikkel: Margaret Thatcher achieved success without extreme feminism

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'The successes of Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister who died last Monday, demonstrate that women’s achievements do not require extreme feminism.

Feminism has two definitions. One, “the theory of the political, economic and social equality of the sexes” and two, “organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests,” according to Merriam-Webster.

Adherents to definition No.1 of feminism rejects laws that apply differently to people based on gender and societal preferences against women. These feminists are against sexism.

On the other hand, definition No. 2 of feminism calls for a new sexism that favors women. Extreme feminists actively organize to benefit women by virtue of their gender.
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Suppose Freeman went back in time and convinced Thatcher to “lower the ladder” and make half of her cabinet women. This is the opposite of women’s empowerment because it is an admission that women cannot attain something without preferential treatment.

Despite Freeman’s assertions, Thatcher’s success is a leap forward for women because it shows that women can be successful without anyone “lowering ladders” for them.'