Are Feminists a dying breed?

I would say not Feminists are simply women that want the power to chose what is their place in society for themselves without the interference of a culture that makes them seem less worthwhile. I doubt if that is ever going to change. the difference today is that at least in western well educated society's they are starting to get their way so the fight doesn't seem as obvious anymore. Words like feminism are so blurry though that even though I went right through their revolution I still don't really understand the meaning of the word. It is like multiculturalism I am an immigrant but the word is basically meaningless to me. Because Women and men for that mater want to be in a position to spend enough time with their children to turn them into sane responsible adults rather then feed the establishments insatiable and greed oriented urge for constant economic growth does not mean that they don't respect their own right to be what they want to be.

I do not think that wanting to raise your child yourself makes you not a feminist. I have a very dear friend who made exactly this choice. She and her husband had to make some changes, and when the child was old enough to be in school she went back to work, but she started off with work and the daycare thing and asked herself - what is the point of being a parent when I'm not raising my child? I think that was a very reasonable, sensible and empowered decision.

I think there is a huge misperception about what feminism is, and I defer to Jack's Pearl's excellent post to address that.

Depends if you are a republican or a democrat.

"Stay @ Home"
does not equal
"NOT Supporting equal political, economic, social rights and equal opportunities for Women"
(Feminism)

It means GIVEN A CHOICE more women would rather stay at home in a domestic capacity than be at work.

IMHO a lot of our social problems today are because we have two and a half generations which were raised without a parent constantly in the home.

Perhaps these women realize this......

That is not statistically correct. Most homes are two parent.

I think they wisely want out of the rat race and that being at home is much better,no more rush hour traffic,no more annoying bosses,and co-workers,etc.

Feminism was about equal opportunity, many women do want to stay at home and be mothers, many women don't. The point is, you can't force all women to do one or the other, we all have choices we should be able to make. Personally as a woman the last thing I'd want to do in life is be a stay at home mom, I have no problem with anyone else doing so, but I'm not very good with kids, not good with emotions, and prefer to do independent work and I hate having to depend on anybody else as that leads to too many problems.

Agreed!

I agree with what Jack's Pearl said

Of course.
They think that all sex is rape, so they don't reproduce:)

That and the potential unborn feminists that are being eradicated by their would-be mother feminists.

Ahhh, you found the silver lining:)

Why must a woman work outside the home to be considered "Liberated"? Never understood the whole thing. My first serious girlfriend was a big time libby. I got scolded for opening a door or pulling out a chair for her. Man woman were meant to share in life EQUALLY. Also, I look back to when most mom's were stay at home mom's and think of the generations of kids raised from that era and compare them to what I see now and that tells me kids need that family structure of the mom being there to kiss the boo-boo's from daily play accidents or to help direct the kids activities according the the parents beliefs instead of some Government programs selected ideas.

Jack's Pearl said it best.

Screw that! I'm not staying home with my offspring! My own mother refuses to take one of us with her when she goes grocery shipping every week just so she could get away from us.

Um. Wow.

Truth hurts but it's true. I shouldn't have to give up my career for a kid.

ugh.

That's exactly what i'd say is someone even suggested it!!!

You are very immature. Because your mom ditched you once a week to get groceries? LOL. Pathetic.

She doesn't ditch me. I could care less. We have a great relationship.

You're a fool for thinking i cared about going grocery shopping. WOW! (That's a sarcastic one by the way) Moms don't need their kids hanging off their arms twenty-four/seven. They needs breaks and a working mom is a happy one.

staying home with the kids all day ups the stress and brings out Monster Mom. I know, i see her every sunday after spending the weekend with us.

Wake up and smell the soiled diapers mommy doesn't want to change.

F.U. for calling me immature. My relationship with my mother is the strongest it's ever been.

Princess, you said it not me. "My own mother refuses to take one of us with her when she goes grocery shipping every week just so she could get away from us."

Now run along.

I meant that grocery shopping thing as a GOOD thing you fool!
Telling me to 'run along'? How lame.... If you had three kids would you want all of them tagging about when you're trying to go shopping. I mean really! Think about then get back to me. Also one is hyperactive and the other has listening and behavioral issues which is exactly what my sisters do have. Then there's me who'd complain about going anyway.

I'm not going anywhere.

EQUALITY I would think will never leave and that is the way it should be. To an extent , some political groups jumped on this bandwagon to support their ideologies.For example:
NOW.(National Organization for Women) it should be(NOLW,National Organization for Liberal Women) I don't have the time for detailed explainations but, they never support or back Conservative women when they are bashed.NOW bashes stay home moms and prolife choices.I'm not saying anything bad about people who make their specific choices ,but if you're a group that support women,you should back the rights of women choices regardless of what they are. Because their freedom of choices are what we are talking about isn't it?

Feminism is about giving women equality with men and giving them choices. If women choose of their own free will to stay home, that's their right.

They are saying they would prefer to stay home. Not that they can stay home. Some of the choices, that women have made in an effort to be equal, have hurt them in the way of staying home. They are ridiculed if they choose to stay home.

Yes, and once again, that is their right. Personally, I believe that a true feminist would respect a woman who would prefer to stay at home, just as someone who truly supports equality would support a stay-at-home Dad in his decision.

Wanting the rights to makes your own choices in life is what makes a woman a feminist. Not whether you're a stay at home or working mother.

Lets hope so, women have as many rights as men if not more, there isn't enough discrimination to support loads of feminazis.

Just because women would prefer to stay at home to raise their kids, does not mean they want to be June Cleaver.

Being a feminist doesn't mean you can't stay home with your kids. Being a feminist means you can CHOOSE, with your mate, whether it is best for you and your family for you to work outside of the home in addition to all the work you do at home, or if it would be best to concentrate your energy at home.

Do you not think that there is a kind of stigma attatched to being a stay at home mom for feminists?

Yeah, I think there is a bit. Sometimes it goes the other way too. When I pick up my daughter at school, there are a lot of mom's who are able to pick their kids up everyday because they don't work, and they seem a little clique-ish. Of course, it COULD just be my paranoia. I know my cousin who is a hot shot at some computer computer probably looks down on stay at home moms. I kind of just envy them. Except for the kids driving me crazy and wanting to get out of the house part.

Please, we need mothers at home raisig kids... and we need jobs so one income can support a houseold

I don't think it is. But jeez, I can't believe that many women would be so quick to stay home. I would never want to do that.

Having kids often has a way of changing one's priorities and outlook. When you realize how fleeting childhood is, it becomes difficult (emotionally) to put them in the care of strangers for eight hours a day.

That's true, & I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with wanting to stay home - it's a personal choice. I just don't think I could do it. I'm a very independent person who likes to be out of the house, doing my own thing, and I don't think it would suit my personality if that makes sense. :)

You should come back when you are about 30 or so, after you have gained some real world experience. You are showing your naivety...

How so? By stating my opinion? Not every woman wants to stay home with kids, sorry to disappoint you. I personally can't stand kids - I don't even babysit. Why would I want to be stuck at home with them & give up my freedom....