Feminism means that women should have political, economic and social equality with men. But, obviously, that is not nearly powerful enough a statement. Feminism means that women can be stronger than a locomotive, faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap ... Do you now get it? Feminism is the XX inspired, quasi mystical power that once resided exclusively in men. The ability of a CEO to lead, inspire, and create an empire from a corner office demands a belief system that accommodates that same CEO flying around in a cape with paint on clothing, saving the world from injustice. Feminism demands a belief system where women can save the world - as equals of any caped male crusader.
Feminism must not include a belief in "the worth of all people, inclusivity, a commitment to share power and resources". That is humanism. Feminism must mean the ability to 'kick ass' in a board room or a fantasy revenge film. Leah's blog is dead on. The fact that Tarantino's film allows a 'kick ass' women who didn't need a Barbie doll figure or spandex to prove the point is a plus for all feminists. And, the fact she was Jewish was just as necessary to the film as it was for Tarantino to create the 'Jewish Bear', another revenge hero who needed an American baseball bat to become her equal.
Feminism means that women should have political, economic and social equality with men. But, obviously, that is not nearly powerful enough a statement. Feminism means that women can be stronger than a locomotive, faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap ... Do you now get it? Feminism is the XX inspired, quasi mystical power that once resided exclusively in men. The ability of a CEO to lead, inspire, and create an empire from a corner office demands a belief system that accommodates that same CEO flying around in a cape with paint on clothing, saving the world from injustice. Feminism demands a belief system where women can save the world - as equals of any caped male crusader.
Feminism must not include a belief in "the worth of all people, inclusivity, a commitment to share power and resources". That is humanism. Feminism must mean the ability to 'kick ass' in a board room or a fantasy revenge film. Leah's blog is dead on. The fact that Tarantino's film allows a 'kick ass' women who didn't need a Barbie doll figure or spandex to prove the point is a plus for all feminists. And, the fact she was Jewish was just as necessary to the film as it was for Tarantino to create the 'Jewish Bear', another revenge hero who needed an American baseball bat to become her equal.