The Truth About Feminists

PT Leena is among a number of people that decry feminism as leading to the downfall of American society. She suggests that women need to make motherhood and children their ultimate goal and accept being "lower on the totem pole". Ms. Leena claims that women have become men and "lost their feminity along the way". Feminists are often likened to man haters by woman haters. What is the truth about feminists?

In "Feminisim or FemMANist? - You Decide", I presented the top 10 You Tube videos for feminists. This list of ten You Tube videos features songs about love. Among the artists are females who dropped out of high school, have had teen pregnancies, miscarriages, been married, divorced and remarried. Some have come from large families; others grew up in extreme poverty. They may not be "bra-burning feminists", but they are women who did not accept a label as 2nd to men "on the totem pole" or inferior. That is what being female and feminist means.

Mariah Carey - "Dreamlover"
What can I say about Mariah that has not already been said? There is nothing manly about Mariah. In this You Tube video she has a sweet, girl next door appeal. Growing up bi-racial in an often bigoted society caused hardships for Mariah. Her life has not been without it's trials which is why she became a strong, independent woman. Offstage her main philanthropy is towards helping inner-city youth.

Barbara Streisand - "Evergreen"
"Evergreen" as performed with co-star Kris Kristoperson from the movie "A Star Is Born". In addition to having a beautiful voice, Barbara followed her bliss despite not fitting the conventional "beauty" look. Her own mother told her she was not attractive enough for a career in show business. She proved mom wrong with a successful singing and acting career. Barbara is often in the news due to her political activism. She is a woman that stands up for what she believes is right.