The Silence of Feminism

While reading the article “fear of feminism” written by Lisa Hogeland, there was a few points that caught my attention. In the reading it mentioned the reasons why women are afraid to join the movement of feminism. One of the points mentioned is that they are afraid of standing up for what they believe, women are also afraid about political power shutting down and opposing their movement. Since, the movement still continues to grow, it is not as strong as they wish, many women are afraid to oppose power in fear of what may happen. Along those lines, they are afraid that when men find out that they are feminists and have joined the movement, many women are afraid that they will not establish their homes, and wonder what type of men will be willing to form a commitment with them. What feminism really requires is a woman who has a voice and trusts her voice! A woman who is not afraid to speak up for the rest, especially not afraid of being judged by society, a woman who is not afraid to be loud, intellectual and to step out of her small bubble like the traditional norm implements upon them.
I think in response to this reading, and in response to the fear that many women face by joining the movement. I would suggest to not take the freedom we have achieved this far for granted, just how the government has granted certain rights over the years in this country, with their power and as long as men still remain in high power positions, all these rights and changes achieved could be taken away the same way they were given, unless women decide to step up their game and do something about it. Women should not be afraid to fight for their movement, not only do it for themselves, but also for their kids and future generations to come. Women can make of the power and government what they want if they put their mind and heart to it. The only thing women in today’s society should fear is God, other than that, why not take a stand and continue to fight for women’s equality all over the world, one person at a time.