With the word “feminism,” it might have been embarrassing for a man to say he was a supporter because it might sound like he was admitting to supporting of a group of controlling, bitchy women. But with new pro-sexiness, pro-sweetness, pro-balance words like “feminine-ist” and “feminine-ism,” what’s not for a man to love?
Plus, these are words men can and should stand by, and stand for, in their own lives. I can definitely envision my fiancé proudly calling himself a “feminine-ist” because he’s in touch with both his feminine and masculine sides, and he loves when I am able to tap into this dynamic duo of sexiness and powerfulness in myself.
It seems that America has been fighting against the perception of being feminine for a while now—wanting to appear tough and strong, and afraid of appearing weak by admitting a need for help. If you compare America to countries in the East, you’ll see what I mean. If America were to be personified, it would definitely be a real guy’s guy—running around, talking loudly, smacking you on the back in greeting, occasionally belching—a lovable, rambunctious guy’s guy.
Now, imagine a country like India personified. It would embrace more feminine qualities like stillness, meditativeness and spirituality.
What It Means to Be a Feminine-ist - Karen Salmansohn (via oprah.com)
She is also the author of the Prince Harming Syndrome: “You gotta kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince but no need to kiss pigs/dogs/jackasses.”
(via igather)
i’m at a loss as to what to say. but a reblog was necessary.
