"A Day Without Femininsm"
It was really interesting to see how far the women’s movement has taken our society in such a short time. It has made such a huge impact on our society. I think a lot of people take it for granted or don’t realize that these are things that women have been fighting for, and just accept it as how it is. I know that I have taken it for granted. I’ve never thought twice about the rights that I have now that I wouldn’t have had if I were born a different time.
Someone asked in class about how there could be forced c-sections. This seemed really strange to me as well its hard too think that you could be forced to have surgery. However “A Day Without Feminism� shows how this was possible. “There are no certified midwives and women are knocked out during birth…If he has a schedule to keep their likelihood of a caesarian is also very high.�(p.8 Baumgardner and Richards) Even having it explained it is still hard to believe. I think a major part of feminism now is to keep these rights that we have gained and stand up against patriarchy.
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I am so glad you discussed how women were sometimes forced into ceasarians and knocked out while giving birth. Although I have not given birth myself, I couldn't image not having a say on what happens with my child just because the doctor has to keep a certain schedule! We are so lucky to have these choices/rights today.
Posted by: Kate | January 27, 2007 08:15 PM