Feminism can be defined as a movement that intends to destroy the evils of patriarchy while empowering women to seek out equality and justice so that they have the same opportunities as men, which can mean equal pay or no workplace discrimination. I agree with this definition. From the texts, feminism should tackle the issues of workplace harassment, catcalling, and the ability for women to nurse their children without scrutiny from the public. There are things men can do but females can’t without criticism. Another priority should be teaching the public what is appropriate. A woman should freely wear a dress or skirt without having to worry about being sexually assaulted. Men should be involved because many of them are part of the problem. The focal point of my feminist project is to tackle catcalling and sexual assault. Women are often victims of rape and other sexual advances but I’d like to intervene in helping people understand that men can be victims as well. Equality for all should mean taking everyone’s problems into account and solving these issues at the root. Another thing I would like to mention is the disparity between how people view sex. Men are encouraged to be with many women, usually in a short period of time, but a woman who follows the same agenda is marked as a “slut” or “whore”.
