Women's Studies major. Yes, I am a Women's Studies major. My father told me, "Oh, I'm glad I'm paying money for you to learn how to make the perfect brownie." My grandmother assumed I was a lesbian when I told her "I'm a feminist." My aunt asked me if I "hated men". To most of these I replied...I won't apologize for fighting for equal pay (fighting to enforce our constitution), for striving to make others realize how violence against women is around every corner and unless we use our voices, change won't happen...I won't apologize for wanting a better life for my children than I had. I won't apologize for simply wanting EQUALITY or for wanting to teach other young women that they don't have to be sex objects and that they can be president some day. I don't understand why being a feminist or studying the countless oppressions of women makes me a lesbian who will never get anywhere. Unfortunately, being a feminist comes with plenty of stereotypes. Being a Women's Studies major also comes with stereotypical baggage. However, that is always a great chance to USE YOUR VOICE! I advise those who think every feminist is a lesbian or a crazy man hater to take a walk over to Pine Dale Hall and come to the Women's Resource Center. You will find an assortment of books about feminists...straight, bisexual, transgendered, gay...the stories they tell are heart wrenching, moving, passionate, and motivating. Books about mothers and daughters, marriage, divorce, reaching out to men and other women. We have a collection of movies about domestic violence, women who have gone above and beyond, and plenty else. You will find a staff with open minds and big hearts. Being at the center makes me feel accepted, comfortable, and respected. COME ON DOWN :-)
Signed,
A Feminist.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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