“Feminism is a system of rigid social discipline.” It does have this aspect, but I respectfully dissent, in that there is a deeper reality. Feminism is the collective manifestation of gender narcissism amongst women and society. The traits you describe are narcissistic in nature; feminists are champions at projecting shame.
“Feminism is a system of rigid social discipline.” It does have this aspect, but I respectfully dissent, in that there is a deeper reality. Feminism is the collective manifestation of gender narcissism amongst women and society. The traits you describe are narcissistic in nature; feminists are champions at projecting shame.
Speaking of which, if a sufficient cadre of women were unconsciously ashamed of their feminine biology and any natural social ordering that might arise as a result of gender difference (to the point of narcissistic pathology), what would these women look like, and how would they behave?
Gerald Schoenewolf’s essay “Gender narcissism and its manifestations” is a good starting point (perhaps think covert/vulnerable-sensitive). Feminism is thus a gender subset of the general narcissistic cultural decay discussed by Christopher Lasch in 1979. One cannot reason with narcissism.
Insightful. The healthy expression of femininity is such a beautiful thing, too. And, yes, it is the narcissistic corruption of masculinity that feminists express in denial of femininity.
You are correct, because being a woman is interwoven with shame about one’s femininity; Butler was correct about that sentiment. But while being ashamed, they seize the worst aspects of masculinity to latch onto as a performance contra the femininity that disgusts. I did that too.
“Feminism is a system of rigid social discipline.” It does have this aspect, but I respectfully dissent, in that there is a deeper reality. Feminism is the collective manifestation of gender narcissism amongst women and society. The traits you describe are narcissistic in nature; feminists are champions at projecting shame.
Speaking of which, if a sufficient cadre of women were unconsciously ashamed of their feminine biology and any natural social ordering that might arise as a result of gender difference (to the point of narcissistic pathology), what would these women look like, and how would they behave?
Gerald Schoenewolf’s essay “Gender narcissism and its manifestations” is a good starting point (perhaps think covert/vulnerable-sensitive). Feminism is thus a gender subset of the general narcissistic cultural decay discussed by Christopher Lasch in 1979. One cannot reason with narcissism.
Insightful. The healthy expression of femininity is such a beautiful thing, too. And, yes, it is the narcissistic corruption of masculinity that feminists express in denial of femininity.
Thankfully, you escaped.
Agree on the complimentary nature 👍
But the only rational explanation as to the “why” of feminism and feminist behaviour that I’ve encountered is the gender narcissism thesis
You are correct, because being a woman is interwoven with shame about one’s femininity; Butler was correct about that sentiment. But while being ashamed, they seize the worst aspects of masculinity to latch onto as a performance contra the femininity that disgusts. I did that too.
I suppose where I struggle is that I don’t see how we meaningfully diverge. Ours seem like complementary takes.