BDSM, Feminism, and Politics

[lucy]

All theory aside, i think a close look at today's world clearly shows that feminism and egality between sexes lead to: Prosperity and all that comes with it.
There are exceptions to this, like some Arabian nations, but those are easily explained by natural resources. In the long run a nation that locks away half of it's intellectual resources just wont stand a chance in the race against others that don't.

[leo9]

All theory aside, i think a close look at today's world clearly shows that feminism and egality between sexes lead to: Prosperity and all that comes with it.
There are exceptions to this, like some Arabian nations, but those are easily explained by natural resources. In the long run a nation that locks away half of it's intellectual resources just wont stand a chance in the race against others that don't.

Exactly so. As a practical ongoing example, aid agencies have repeatedly proved that educating and empowering women is the most effective way to lift nations out of poverty. (Besides the direct economic benefits, it has such useful consequences as curbing overpopulation and stopping the spread of HIV.)

It's notable that people who are happy to refer to the judgement of history with regard to failed ideologies like, for instance, communism, don't care to follow the same logic with regard to the oppression of women, where the verdict of history is already clear.

[lucy]

*hugs leo*