Feminism, like any socio-political movement, has changed over time. And unfortunately, not for the better. Modern feminists have begun to forget that their ideology was initially much more liberal in nature. Now accusations of misogyny and sexism are often unfounded. For example, some feminists believe that their feelings may offend ... a shirt. A sexist is the guy who dared to wear it. Well, this is all a little strange. But let's figure it out in order.
The true meaning of the word "sexist"
Sexism is a prejudice towards members of a particular gender, often accompanied by discrimination based on gender. Accordingly, a sexist is a person who practices such discrimination or shares the opinion that representatives of one gender have superiority over representatives of the other.
Sexism is most often expressed in relation to girls or women. Historically, it has been manifested in the deprivation in some cultures of women of any civil rights, the appearance of gender stereotypes.
With this, everything is clear. But what kind of scientist was discussed at the very beginning of this article?
About the scientist in more detail
One American scientist was interested in the origin of life on Earth. He worked long and hard with his team, and in the end he managed to land a research module on the surface of the comet. This scientist spoke about his success at a press conference, but no one listened. Everyone was looking at his shirt.
It is now about the head of the Rosetta research mission. His name is Matt Taylor.
What does a sexist shirt look like?
Why was such close attention paid to the shirt at the commemorative conference? What's so special about her? It was an ordinary colorful Hawaiian shirt with a bright pattern. And this figure, admittedly, was really bright - sexy girls in underwear and latex suits.
And then, at this very press conference, the correspondent for The Atlantic magazine Rose Evelet, not listening to Matt’s revelation about his scientific breakthrough, asked: “What is he wearing?” And then feminists from the world of science, journalists and housewives sitting in front of their TVs, made an unambiguous conclusion: Matt Taylor is a sex scientist.
How did this whole scandal end?
And all ended with the fact that at the next press conference, Matt Taylor, who was accused of sexism, apologized to feminists from the scientific community and to all women in general. “I'm really, really sorry. I have offended many people and now I apologize for this, ”the scientist said. However, he was very sincere and barely held back tears.
Feminists eventually calmed down, and all similar Hawaiian shirts were bought out by those who in this moral argument were on the side of Matt Taylor.
And who is right here?
In fact, probably no one. The scientist’s shirt can even be regarded as his small personal contribution to everyday sexism. Nevertheless, it really did capture a vivid confirmation that men like beautiful and sexy women, that it is with these young ladies that some of them try to surround themselves in life. But putting sexuality above all other virtues of a woman is still not quite right.
But on the other hand, a sexist is not any man who likes a beautiful female body. Normally, it should attract all healthy men, this is natural.
Someone will say that at such a crucial event as a press conference, one could also put on a formal suit. This remark is also true, but let's not forget that Matt Taylor is a talented person, and eccentricity is characteristic of talented people. In addition, he has many high-quality color tattoos, this already says a lot about the style and worldview of the scientist. And in the end, Matt Taylor really achieved a lot. Did he have the right to look the way he wants?
The man worked for ten years to plant a research module on a comet. He did this, and it really opens up new horizons for scientists. So why, at that moment when one can rejoice at important scientific discoveries, many feminist followers shout that the scientist’s shirt offends their feelings? Maybe it’s too early to call such women mature, established personalities?
In this situation, it is hardly correct to say that the sexist is Matt Taylor. Or maybe feminists attacked him just because he was a man?