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Is Feminism Really A Cult?
An insight from an African woman’s perspective
October 29, 2021
“I raise up my voice — not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard… we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”
— Malala Yousafzai
After reading a critique of feminism, I felt compelled to correct such an inaccurate view of the movement. The poster writes this:
“Feminism tells women that they are strong enough to run nations, lead armies, build empires, and even walk on the moon. But at the same time will tell you that motherhood would destroy and derail you. Apparently, women are powerful enough to rule the world, just not powerful enough to raise a child.”
The poster further argues that they were feminists, they studied the movement for a significant amount of time, and they abandoned it. Other arguments followed:
User 1 — The “role of a female” is reproduction.
User 2 — Rejecting this role defies nature.
User 3 — Feminism is a cult.
So let us ask the uncomfortable questions.
Is feminism a cult? Are feminists brainwashed?
Have we replaced patriarchy with another manipulation? Have we trauma-bonded with victimhood?
