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Misogynist?
It is quite common for people to see Asian women as being misogynists because
they strongly favour femininity and are often considered to be submissive.
This is a misconception. Misogynists hate women.
And Asian women are seldom submissive.
If animals could speak, the dog
would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare
grace of never saying a word too much.
(Mark Twain)
Cats & dogs
The reasoning behind Asian femininity it is quite simple - think of men as being
dogs and women as being cats...
This addresses the underlying fact that men and women are not the same.
Yes,
women want equal pay, equal rights and equal opportunities, but women are not
men. We want different things.
We want to do things in different ways. We are not the same.
Just as a cat is
not a dog...
A stronger cat
In Asia, a woman does not want to be a 'barking' cat. Rather, she wants to
be a strong, assertive, confident cat. She lets the dogs bark.
By being the most female that she can be, a woman
is being the strongest expression of herself.
A role defined by a man?
Some people would argue that being 'feminine' is to occupy a role defined by a
man...
If an Asian woman's motive was to please men, this would of course be true.
However, Asian women seek to please themselves, not men. They serve their own
interests.
Pride
In Korea, femininity is taken to an almost extreme level. Women's
skin care regimes are complex, comprehensive and effective. Hair is expertly
cultivated. Fitness and health are valued.
Women dress in ultra-feminine ways. Being female is something to be proud of.
The barking cat
If a woman chooses to dress and behave like a man, isn't she showing shame in
being a woman? A barking cat is trying to be a dog.
Emulating male behaviour
is devaluing the female.
It is saying that what men do and how they do it is
better. This is simply not true.
Don't be afraid of being a woman
Women are strong. We don't need to act like men in order to feel strong. Don't
be afraid to act like a woman.
The oppressor
One danger in feminism lies with false logic. For example, a woman says
that she wants equal opportunity and the end of sexual discrimination. This is
sensible. Surely, all women want this?
Then the woman realises that women are under-represented in the workplace and
advocates positive sexual discrimination in favour of women.
This is fundamentally sexist.
It is not a desire for equal opportunity. Rather, it is a call for women to
replace men as the oppressor.
Should women be in charge?
Personally, I am all in favour of women being in charge. People enjoy power,
being in control. Men have enjoyed this for eons. So, why not women?
But should women be given authority?
No.
Women don't need charity. We only need opportunity. Not a handout. Women are
strong, and as such, we are prepared to compete for our opportunities.
Female empowerment
Our syllabus is not seeking not to empower women
- but to provide opportunities for women to empower themselves. A subtle yet
significant difference?
Hosiery as a symbol of female power
Wearing hosiery is common throughout the world, but way more popular in Asia.
The reasons are partly cultural, but also
importantly: men don't wear tights. Tights are
uniquely female.
When a woman wears hosiery she is asserting her femininity, her femaleness, her
strength. She is showing pride in being female. In being a woman.
Hosiery also adds an element of mystery, of allure, of concealment. It enables
the woman to decide what to show and what to hide. Thin tights in particular can
be a powerful item of clothing.
Asian women support other women
A female misogynist denigrates other women. Asian women do the opposite. In the
ideal world, Asian women would elevate all women to positions of power.
Not all women are submissive.
(Loy Ching-Yuen)
Page created
9 September 2008
Last updated
04 May 2023
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