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Feminism: Traditional Chicano Women
Feminism is defined as, "the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men" yet all around women seem to be taking a step back from such "progress" they have so called "fought" for. Not only as a traditional Chicano male but as a Christian I believe that there are certain things a woman must and mustn't do. Feminists want to be seen equal as a man but can't live up to what they claim. If a woman wants to be seen equal as a man why must she use her sexual appeal to gain what she wants? Last time I checked that is NOT an act of feminism. Why must women complain about certain things men do? If a woman believes that she, "can do whatever a man can do perhaps even better" she has no reason to complain.
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