Chivalry Masquerading As Feminism

Cathy Young as a contributing editor at Reason Magazine discussed how the Palin V.P. pick is good for women. I thought it pointed out a few good things, about the state of feminism in America. I, for one, am glad to see a non-lesbian, family loving, God fearing woman stand up for equality.

she writes:

[M]ore representation for feminism across the spectrum of political beliefs is a
good thing. Women, like men, should be able to disagree on gun ownership,
environmental policies, taxes, even abortion while agreeing on gender equity.

At the 1990 Senate hearings on the bill, Biden proudly reported that he
and his brothers were forbidden to lay a hand on their sister even in
self-defense, while she enjoyed "absolute impunity"—and added, apparently not as
a joke, that he had "the bruises to prove it." This is not equality; it's
chivalry masquerading as feminism.

Ultimately, women should vote on the
basis of a candidate's ideas and ability, not gender. But in the contest of the
vice presidential candidates, Palin represents by far the better version of
female empowerment. Regardless of how we vote or who wins, that empowering
message is here to stay.

I am not a woman, so to speak on behalf of one would be foolish, but I would like to think that feminism should be all about equality, and freedom to do whatever you want, be that V.P. or motherhood, or both. It is human nature to want more than other people in order to validate your place. But just like in a band, all instruments/sounds need to be at specific volumes to make the music whole. Nobody likes to hear an overwhelmingly loud bass solo.