tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post1037418399387607724..comments2023-12-06T02:25:20.424-08:00Comments on The Great Katharine Hepburn: Wearing My Feminism on My SleeveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581509646636552299noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-30886550551982004642012-10-08T14:13:36.706-07:002012-10-08T14:13:36.706-07:00It is a bit concerning how close we are to undoing...It is a bit concerning how close we are to undoing a lot of the good progress women have made in the last 100 years! I agree that the word "feminist" presents a number of problems, not least of which is that we are really dealing with problems of gender, both genders, rather than just the advancements of women. Thanks for commenting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581509646636552299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-6727702762354391652012-10-07T21:00:16.592-07:002012-10-07T21:00:16.592-07:00Margaret, this is a wonderful article. I was lucky...Margaret, this is a wonderful article. I was lucky enough to grow up in a progressive, liberal family like Kate's ("Republican" was a dirty word in our house!) and we were raised to be proud of being female. I was definitely brought up to be a feminist, but in my adulthood I consider myself an egalitarian, and don't particularly like the word "feminist" because it sounds like women are now being treated as higher than men, which is equally unfair. And I agree with Citizen Screen above in that women need to be aware of just how much is at stake in this election. We're in danger of taking a gigantic step backwards in women's rights.<br />LaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-36562717397452532532012-10-07T11:41:58.819-07:002012-10-07T11:41:58.819-07:00Aurora, thanks so much for your two cents - always...Aurora, thanks so much for your two cents - always welcome! I agree that this election is pivotal in regards to women's issues, which is perhaps why I have become more interested than in previous elections. Thanks for commenting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581509646636552299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-1392874557518445692012-10-07T10:42:13.389-07:002012-10-07T10:42:13.389-07:00Thanks for sharing this, Margaret. Wonderful, per...Thanks for sharing this, Margaret. Wonderful, personal expression of your journey. As a woman who made a choice not to have children, I am more often than I'd like, to be honest, confronted with attitudes of "a wasted life." I do not regret my decision but that is a reminder of how much further society needs to go in accepting and valuing women as forces beyond what has been designed as "proper". We should not be limited to anyone's expectations.<br /><br />I will add that this year's election is historic most for what's at stake for us. Without telling anyone what's right or wrong, it is vital that Americans, women in particular, are well informed about what's at stake. <br /><br />Aurora<br />Citizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-91137392112437710872012-10-07T10:38:54.048-07:002012-10-07T10:38:54.048-07:00Thank you! It is nice to hear about a guy who was ...Thank you! It is nice to hear about a guy who was willing to really listen to his girlfriend. Don't feel too ashamed about not noticing it - I didn't at first. We mustn't get too caught up in how far we've come, but must continue to look for what still needs to be done. Thanks for commenting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581509646636552299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-68183790004142255702012-10-07T10:06:53.132-07:002012-10-07T10:06:53.132-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-73780439902259045952012-10-07T10:05:46.827-07:002012-10-07T10:05:46.827-07:00"A decisive man is praised for his forthright..."A decisive man is praised for his forthrightness, but a decisive woman is often called “bitchy.” " It's so true. Well said, Margaret. As a male, this was never really on the forefront of my awareness, especially as a child. In my early-20's, I dated a feminist and it was eye opening. The double-standards became very clear and I was initially ashamed that I'd never noticed them before. I was introduced to new writers and artists and saw the achievements in such small things as Katherine Hepburn wearing slacks. <br /><br />I agree with the other poster, this is one of your best pieces. :)<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-4638959890682139862012-10-06T11:18:09.989-07:002012-10-06T11:18:09.989-07:00Marcela, thank you so much for sharing your story ...Marcela, thank you so much for sharing your story here. I agree with what you say about Davis and Hepburn - I would say that's also true for Diana Rigg and many other actresses. I am so pleased you liked this post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581509646636552299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825694783801781047.post-24634083198826848832012-10-06T10:46:52.937-07:002012-10-06T10:46:52.937-07:00This is probably my favorite thing you've ever...This is probably my favorite thing you've ever written. It's a fantastic article, very thorough and makes very good points. Feminism is very dear to my heart, it has always been, I was lucky enough to grow up in a liberal family like Katharine's, that encouraged me go out and seek my own future, regardless of what society expected of my gender. And when I made the decision of not having any children, I was, despite misunderstood by the general society surrounding me, very respected by my parents. I know I'm young, but I already know that I have no interest in spending the rest of my life raising a family. I respect women who do, but it's not what I want, and I am unlucky to be born at a time that still doesn't regard that with full normality. <br />I think Hepburn and Davis denied being feminists because they denied being icons of anything at all. They couldn't be anti-feminists or even not believe in the feminist ideals and be the way they were (especially Hepburn). There's a quote of Davis' that I adore that says "My greatest trouble is to reconcile the woman nature expects me to be with the woman that I am." They are both such role models to me. <br />Again, thank you so much for writing this. I had a great time reading it and I definitely will take it with me as a lesson. Marcela Costa :}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11782764067285801916noreply@blogger.com