Culture
Modern Feminism Is Not The Cure For Machismo
American philosopher Eric Hoffer said, “Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket.” In the case of feminism, its integrity lasted until about the end of the second wave.
By Luna Salinas4 min read
Since then, it’s hurt women and men, and led to ambiguity surrounding the movement — is it about helping women achieve equality or about women becoming more advantaged than men? In the United States, it’s worth pondering if feminism has overstayed its welcome. However, there’s a case to be made for feminism in Latin American countries — and just not the third and/or current wave.