All sex is rape.. I hate that shit. All that symbolism and talk of penetration as a violent act -- I get where they're coming from, in the sense of which gender is often more sexualised and sexually forceful, the selfishness when it comes to the orgasm, societal norms that exist... the idea that some women maybe feel a sexual obligation...
Sex is still the method by which our bodies pro-create. And its a fucking fine way for men and women to have fun together. I feel sorry for non-academics who feel compelled to overthink it or politicise it. I've seen some women spend hours gazing into their naval about sex/feminism, some who cast aside dignity in the name of empowering themselves (when all they're often really doing is trying to abate their own insecurities), and I've seen a real gender-war mindset in some people. Women still aren't treated equal, they don't hold as many jobs, and pay often isn't fair either -- the former isn't gonna change until we not only have progressive women, but also progressive men. More people that become house-husbands or something and properly share the domesticated household/family burdens. Or more people that just strike out in life by staying single / open. I found all of it interesting at college, just not my thing now. And I know plenty of normal, progressive girls who truly became wonderful, independent personalities and didn't need to get all pensive or angry over the writings of Greer or something.
After reading the Paglia article, she's probably more my kind of feminist. I particularly liked the line about not needing to pass an ideological litmus test to join the club. Having said that, Palin just seems like a total pawn to me. All wrapped up in cotton wool. I've not been impressed at all. I'd be interested in hearing more of her thoughts after the debates.
