Enlightened Sexism: The Seductive Message that Feminism's Work Is Done

Excellently written and supported, I found Enlightened Sexism ha

Excellently written and supported, I found Enlightened Sexism had the answer to a question that has been bothering me for quite awhile now: why does everyone think that the United States has surpassed sexism? I have also asked this about racism and classism and the other oppressions that continue to dominate American culture, such as homophobia and ageism.

Well, this book made it perfectly clear why so many people call me a 'femi-nazi' and harass me online when I speak about feminism. I am very happy that abortion has been legalized and that I can fulfill my career, among many of the achievements that feminism has granted women. But I cannot believe that things are peachy for American women. There are issues for women in other parts of the world, and unfortunately we almost never hear about them. We also never hear about the horrible stories that women, especially women of color and poor women, experience in the U.S. We never hear about the transgender and genderqueer community, either. Ever hear about the struggles that illegal immigrants experience (besides on Spanish news stations)? This is a deliberate choice made by the media to silence these voices.

I could go on and on, but this book nails it perfectly. I am so happy and even relieved that I read it. Because now I don't feel crazy for the way I feel about the 'wonderful' media. I don't need to buy its B.S. messages. And neither should you.

I fiercely embrace the F-word.

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