STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

I think feminism is still alive.  I don't think everything is as good as it's going to get, but I do think it's better, and I can always push harder for better opportunities.  I think inequalities are going to always exist for people that are different from the ones setting the rules (race, religion, gender, etc.) but that doesn't mean you can't still fight the good fight.  I think it's just a power issue, and an issue of tradition for the ones in charge.  I have yet to be seriously discriminated against for being a girl, and if I am, I am confident that I will still come out on top.  In a way, I don't mind chivalrous acts from men though- I don't think there is anything wrong with being treated like a "precious little jewel" (my sisters words) sometimes.  Sadly, if I was completely independent, I think my boyfriend would be sad.  I have to trick him sometimes    It's just my personal preference, and I don't think that I'm any less intelligent or less of a feminist because of it.  I get ticked when people think that feminists have to fit a certain role or else they aren't real feminists.  I don't always have to stand up for everything- sometimes I think it's better to let certain things slide.  If you look at racial discrimination- it has improved but it could always get better.  But does that mean that every time you're discriminated against it is because of your race?  It is hard to say.  Does that mean that every time race comes up, you have to defend yourself?  It is hard to say.  Sometimes people don't always want to talk about it, and I know I can't always have a feminist conversation or I would go on for hours.