Feminism dating
09-Oct-2020 08:33
I did not want to scare them away by demonstrating my unwavering dedication to women’s rights and justice — so instead, for a time, I dismissed their meaning in my life.Relationships require a certain degree of concessions and balance, but I realized that sacrificing the part of myself I most loved was not a compromise I was ready to make.
Do you think she should make less than you make for doing the exact same job? He asked me if I found it hard finding men to date who were not intimidated by my strength and dedication to feminist ideals.At first, his question amused me; how could my dedication to equality intimidate any well-educated, socially-conscious person?The men who comprise my recent dating history are by no means “bad” men, but they clearly did not respect or reciprocate my desire for independence and equality — socially, politically and financially — for myself and all women.
Admittedly, I voiced my passion for these issues quite vocally but, for me, this was the same as discussing my favorite band or sports team: a piece of myself I wanted my partner to understand.On the way home from work recently, a friend and I discussed a rally I’d attended at the Supreme Court building to defend women’s access to contraceptives.