Opinion of radical feminism

[Redalgo]

HI. My reasons for opposing it are somewhat similar to those underlying my rejection of Marxism.

[Redalgo]

I support liberal feminism. Radical feminism is disagreeable to me since I do not think the state is an inherently male construct designed to exploit, subordinate, and control women, and disagree with the socialist feminists because I do not believe sex-related issues are part of a larger conflict waged along the lines of economic class. Major changes can and do need to be made but one of my central views on the feminist issue is that public institutions like the state are inherently neutral. They are subject to being captured or at least influenced by competing interest groups. In my opinion, reforms are the best way to go - both in terms of changing the laws of the land and in exerting influence over the norms and customs of our society. I do, to be very clear about it, think the patriarchal status quo should be ended.