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Jul. 12th, 2010
Feminism: Quit Your Bitching
Jul. 12th, 2010 03:32 pmOf all the forms of wank out there, I think I hate feminism wank the most. It's so... I can't even come up with words for it. That's how much it baffles me.
Most of you watching me are probably aware that I'm a housewife who enjoys cooking, does all the grocery shopping, and doesn't own a pair of trousers (long, complicated story. tl;dr version: they accidentally all got thrown away).
I don't go around barefoot in the kitchen because my husband thinks I should. In fact, I hate being barefoot, period. I have a special pair of shoes just for when I shower. In fact, my husband constantly busting my proverbial balls to get a job (another rant for another day. Hooray 14.something% unemployment rate). But while I'm unemployed, I enjoy doing things for my man. He's the sole provider for this household. He works really hard and is on his feet all day. He shouldn't have to worry about fixing his own supper or doing his own laundry. And goddamnit, if one more person tells me that I'm falling into some sort of tired old role from the 1940s, I will bitchslap you through the internet. Don't think I won't.
What the hell is wrong with WANTING to take care of your husband? And don't you dare tell me that you never see a man who wants to be a housewife. My dad embraced the role of the stay-at-home-dad. He made us breakfast, had lunch ready for us when we were home from school, and would cook supper about 90% of the time. And I know we were not the only family where mum was the head of the house (and come on. Didn't anybody ever see Mr Mom?).
Honestly, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a woman who isn't a feminist to some extent. If a woman chooses to stay at home and raise the children instead of getting a job she'll probably hate, more power to her. She's doing something she wants, rather than doing what "society" expects of her. I find it ironic that society seems to expect all women to be powerful, career-driven, putting off having a family until they're 40 types. Which, really, isn't that sort of going against the whole "free choice" thing, in a sort? If you don't fit into THAT role now, there's something wrong with you.
I'm a housewife, and I enjoy being a housewife. If you really want to find a cause to support, go rally for gay rights.
Most of you watching me are probably aware that I'm a housewife who enjoys cooking, does all the grocery shopping, and doesn't own a pair of trousers (long, complicated story. tl;dr version: they accidentally all got thrown away).
I don't go around barefoot in the kitchen because my husband thinks I should. In fact, I hate being barefoot, period. I have a special pair of shoes just for when I shower. In fact, my husband constantly busting my proverbial balls to get a job (another rant for another day. Hooray 14.something% unemployment rate). But while I'm unemployed, I enjoy doing things for my man. He's the sole provider for this household. He works really hard and is on his feet all day. He shouldn't have to worry about fixing his own supper or doing his own laundry. And goddamnit, if one more person tells me that I'm falling into some sort of tired old role from the 1940s, I will bitchslap you through the internet. Don't think I won't.
What the hell is wrong with WANTING to take care of your husband? And don't you dare tell me that you never see a man who wants to be a housewife. My dad embraced the role of the stay-at-home-dad. He made us breakfast, had lunch ready for us when we were home from school, and would cook supper about 90% of the time. And I know we were not the only family where mum was the head of the house (and come on. Didn't anybody ever see Mr Mom?).
Honestly, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a woman who isn't a feminist to some extent. If a woman chooses to stay at home and raise the children instead of getting a job she'll probably hate, more power to her. She's doing something she wants, rather than doing what "society" expects of her. I find it ironic that society seems to expect all women to be powerful, career-driven, putting off having a family until they're 40 types. Which, really, isn't that sort of going against the whole "free choice" thing, in a sort? If you don't fit into THAT role now, there's something wrong with you.
I'm a housewife, and I enjoy being a housewife. If you really want to find a cause to support, go rally for gay rights.