Does Feminism Need "a Remix"?

May 17 2022 (10:20 WEST)

It is undeniable that last Saturday at Eurovision "the mommy arrived, and she became the toughest queen in Europe"

Let no one be confused, ladies and gentlemen, yesterday was a spectacle and artistic excellence.

That said, a certain controversy has arisen for some time about the evolution of feminism and the aspect that it should take. On the one hand, the basic theoretical feminists (who undoubtedly know De Beauvoir and company inside out and are in a position to speak knowledgeably about the movement), assure that the objectification of women and the promotion that they themselves can indirectly make of their bodies is a symptom of the complicity of patriarchal education. And that anything that is objectification of female physical attributes is, ultimately, fresh food for macho culture.

On the other hand, the most mediatic neo-feminists, no less empowered, accentuate the discourse of the absolute freedom of their bodies to show them when and where they want. And what fails is the patriarchal lens with which they are observed. They talk about the education of those eyes, rather than their behavior.

The truth is that both speeches are equally valid to me.

I deeply admire and respect the theoretical feminists, to whom ALL the progress is due. But I also believe that feminism must adapt to the times and do its social work.

However, I cannot stop thinking that the exclusive objectification of women, currently, continues to be a symbol of object and not of subject.

The truth is that the more I document myself, the less I am able to lean towards any aspect, which far from making me feel disconcerted, makes me feel with a broader view. In the era of polarization, I believe that more than ever, we must give space to not having a closed option ... and reflect on it and respect its evolution.

It is true that one is unable to imagine Simone de Beauvoir dancing "SloMo" But on the other hand, historical evolution should also update feminism.

Be that as it may, I am glad that what is clear is the empowerment of women to be able to act clearly, as we please.

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