TOW #26 - Celebrating 21st Century Feminism (Written)

I really enjoyed this article I read, and I found it interesting because it talks about the issues in a very modern context, in fact it was posted the day before I read it. I found it interesting because it addresses many feminist issues that I don't see mentioned often, such as rights for trans people and the reasons that we still need feminism today, even though some people insist it is unnecessary. People like to think society has achieved gender equality but there are still many problems that exist like the wage gap between men and women as well as the harmful stereotypes that have been projected upon both men and women. The article also brought up a major problem facing feminists, the facts that we have to struggle against already existing power structures and some ideas that are deeply ingrained in society, like some beliefs about women (for example, how women feel uncomfortable celebrating their own achievements). It described the progress women have made since the beginning of feminism, such as gaining the right to vote and more freedoms later. My favorite thing about the article was how it listed achievements that have been made by women recently, which may inspire readers to do more research on the topics, and other progress that has been made in gaining more equality for women. I liked how the article began with reservations about the things that have been changed, and the fact that there is still much more to be done. However, the article then shifts to the things that have been done. The author also uses specific examples of things that have been done in order to prove the point that feminism can make a difference. She also uses examples of things that have happened, such as Hillary Clinton's role in politics and the announcement that the Pope made in order to emphasize how progress is happening but there is still much to be done, because this is an ongoing fight and change doesn't happen overnight.