I spent half of my life in a feminist school - St. Scho Manila. I never actually realized that it was highly feminist until my theology teacher in college mentioned it. I learned from my college professor that St. Scho gives paramount importance to women studies, women's rights, etc. Indeed, we were highly feminist. We were encouraged to spell "women" as "womyn" because women need not be connected with men all the time; there was a time when we referred to "history" as "herstory"; and we always celebrate women's month.
Aside from this, I also grew up in a family that is highly matriarchal. It is no doubt that the women in our family call the shots.
I began watching Sex and the City (the series) a few weeks ago. I have to say that because of my feminist background, I found myself enjoying that show as well as the random topics discussed therein. I remember my literature professor back in fourth year high school who said that men feared these series because focuses on the the story of four females who have decided to live like men.
One of my favorite topics discussed in the series is that which focused on the importance of career. In one episode, Miranda was complaining how men expect women to prioritize them over their careers while they refuse to do the same. In another episode, Miranda had to pretend that she is a flight attendant aside from telling the truth that she is a lawyer to score a date because she believes that men are scared of powerful women.
Do not get me wrong. I am no man hater and it is not that I distrust men in general. However, I am also a firm believer that times have changed and us women are not merely expected to adhere to the stereotypes that has been set for us by the society.
In a few years, I shall likewise be a female lawyer. I, like Miranda, Carrie and Samantha would likewise become that woman whom men would fear. But honestly though, isn't it time for change?
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