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Another objection for the rejection of this movement is based on its imperialistic mechanism of compelling women to join the move; from cajoling to ridiculing through psychological manipulation. For Mrs. Chana Rovinsky Flegger “the feminist movement is filled with many angry hurting women who have not known yet God’s plan for women or who were presented with distorted and contorted views of it”, and Dr. J. Kasun says that as a result of such contorted brain-washing “the love for children innate in feminists is transferred to pets as many feminists seems to be especially fond of pets… even referring to cats and dogs as their children…”
Furthermore, the opponents argue by insisting that the sexes are different and that roles assigned are natural. In a sarcastic disclaim of this move Mrs. Alice Von Hildebrand declares that “…males are definitely superior to females… where are the female Shakespeare, Beethoven’s, and Michelangelo’s… a police woman is something that just aches my ears…for goodness sake, let us (women) leave this type of jobs for men…”
Adding insult to injury, Mrs. Betty Steels laments that “even the women who had previously found the greatest satisfaction in their home responsibilities….and had always managed their husband’s cheques….were sooner confused and discontented.” What a tragedy to be lived by women, some concluded.
Responses:
To the arguments claiming that equality of gender is synonymous with identity or uniformity this is no doubt correct. Male and female were created by Him and yes both are God’s gifts. But equality, as equality in all its confines, does not equate identity or uniformity. There are attributes in which men are better endowed than women and vice versa. The point remains that the equality women emancipation movement jealously demands for and transcends the differences of social rank and status. It is equality, which readily prompts the treatment of people, as ends in themselves-persons possessing certain common humanity, be it legal, religious, political or economic!
The point made that this movement should be dropped because sexes are different and the roles God assigned are different is lucid. Such proponents should also recognize that the “fight” for women emancipation is never a war of women against men and their roles. Properly understood, it is a demand for actualization of the fundamental equality of men and women; hence their full humanity.
As for the argument championing the elimination of the burden of motherhood, marriage and family values through ubiquity means that one scarcely finds it satisfying in respect to the sanctity, sacredness and inviolability of human life and authentic family ethos. “Necessity knows no law” is a popular maxim but can hardly serve as a good or right judgment. An attempt to actualize women emancipation goals through mundane means depletes humanity and attracts the sledge- hammer of retributive judgment.
Conclusions:
The methods of women emancipation for ages have been questioned and criticized sharply. Their ideas regarding the equality of both sexes have created much misunderstanding. Their defense against the masculinity aura of superiority has given the impression in some quarters that they are anti- masculinity. But it is truth that the male dominance and age-old customs have made some women slaves.
Women emancipation is not a terrible event that should cause great sadness; it is not a tragedy or abomination. Rather it seeks to prove and show the truth, the justice and value that characterize women’s existence. Whatever denies, diminishes or distorts the full humanity of women is and should be appraised. If there is going to be peace, it calls for both men and women to see themselves to the order established by nature. Both man and woman need to know that equality is not by birth but by virtue that makes all the difference. All things being equal, the truth lies that women rights are equal to human rights!
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Henry Ekwuruke
Henry Ekwuruke is Executive Director of the Development Generation Africa International.
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