{"id":317,"date":"2016-12-11T21:52:03","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T01:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/hoochie\/?p=317"},"modified":"2017-11-01T19:17:01","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T23:17:01","slug":"the-ultimate-move-of-bus-lady-pilots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/hoochie\/2016\/12\/11\/the-ultimate-move-of-bus-lady-pilots\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Move of BU\u2019s Lady Pilots"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Priest Gooding<\/em><\/p>\n

It is often with reproach that Feminism is received in contemporary conversation\u2014c, a rebuke is made against the (usually false) idea that feminism is an Unterdr\u00fccker <\/em>of men. There are various self-described \u201cmeninists\u201d and intellectuals alike who reject the idea of feminism and the pursuits of feminists, often under the aforementioned pretense; even classical feminists (those of the second-wave cloth) often meet contemporary (so-called third-wave<\/em>) feminism with contention. Certainly there exist those extremes of feminism which do <\/em>fall under the pretense of Unterdr\u00fccker<\/em>; however, these are, as stated, extremes<\/em>. Nonetheless, the very volatile environment in which feminism exists today demonstrates the need for critical and dialectical conversation. Especially if feminism wishes to achieve its ends, there must be a social discussion (indeed, such is required to define the exact ends themselves of the movement!) of feminism. Lo! This is the exact stance (or purpose) of Boston University\u2019s \u201cWomen\u2019s Ultimate (Lady Pilots)\u201dand their dialectical series of \u201cWhy I Need Feminism\u201d<\/em>, which includes women and<\/em> men.<\/p>\n

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In the vein of those so-called \u201cmeninists\u201d and anti-feminists who seem to have popularized the posting of photos on the internet which display them holding signs which state why they do not<\/em> need feminism, Boston University\u2019s \u201cWomen\u2019s Ultimate\u201d have begun this series by having females and males post photos in which the individual presents a sign explaining why they do<\/em> need feminism. The ultimate (pardon the pun) goal of this project is, according to the group, to help \u201cpeople understand the definition of the word and movement of feminism, [which] is: the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women EQUAL to those of men.\u201d It is, thus, a project dedicated to dispelling the myths of feminist oppression, as well as those extremes of feminism, the Hasserinnen<\/em>, which often become the embodiment of feminism for those against the movement.<\/p>\n

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This organization, then, represents the necessary feminist dialogue in the pursuit of defending feminism from its often misguided detractors and<\/em> misguided proponents. But what are the merits of such dialogue? Not only does such a project provide a counter to the \u201cWhy I do not<\/em> need feminism\u201d proclamations, it also demonstrates an intersectionality which is often absent from the extremes of feminism\u2014that is, it presents the ultimate goal<\/em> of feminism qua itself: the equality of man and of woman. This is a meta-project, then, which demonstrates feminism qua feminism, and feminism in terms of its merits and ideals\u2014a sure way to initiate the very necessary discussion of feminism as a movement.<\/p>\n

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This project is a rather stunning achievement, both of feminism and of college-age feminists alike. We look to the Boston University \u201cWomen\u2019s Ultimate\u201d with hope that they may ignite the passion of others, and that we may begin a serious and critical discussion on feminism and all that it represents. Let us be reminded of those great words of encouragement: \u201cTo the daring belongs the future.\u201d[1]<\/a><\/p>\n

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[1]<\/a> Attributed to Emma Goldman<\/p>\n

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