It’s nice to read something concise like Third Wave Manifesta between lengthy excerpts from other texts. The thirteen points from the text encompass a majority of contemporary feminism concerns. As women we have more power than we realize. I’m not sure what stops us from utilizing our influence to obtain what would benefit us most. Essentially I enjoyed how the authors touched upon a variety of problems in their agenda.
One such important issue mentioned is securing the reproductive and sexual rights of women. The reality of women being able to have full control over their own body is one I would like to see in my lifetime. Currently we live in a time where women’s reproductive rights are challenged in a multitude of arenas such as legislation that hinders women’s access to reproductive health services and safe and legal abortions. Abolishing the double standard is vital as well. Imagine if women weren’t the only ones held responsible for the actions others participated in as well. Advocating male responsibility in sex, family, etc. would liberate women in so many positive ways.
Equal access and support for women is imperative if women are to advance in society. Raising awareness and supporting ideals that would allow for full participation in society from women must be met if progression is to be made.
2 comments:
I agree with the reproductive and sexual rights of women.
What do you think about the under the age of eighteen comment?
How old do you think a woman should be in determining whether she will have a baby?
I think it should not matter what age a woman is in determining her child's life. If she is young enough to have sex, then she is young enough to decide the outcomes of it. (This is unless she was unwilling forced into sex) I believe that women should have the physical rights over their own bodies, and always have the choice to choose whether they are capable of raising a child, but I do not think just because they are young, they can not evaluate their own living situation.
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