… in which doc asks for more credit for acknowledging the contributions of feminism.
Requested and granted 🙂
Especially since Doc regularly cites the girls in the gang as a matter of course. That’s why I was surprised and disappointed to see such apparent misreading of history. Halley doesn’t get off so easy because of the historical errors and propaganda-swallowing, as Sheila anwered so well.
… and asks for positive contributions building on Halley’s insight…
There is a point here. I agree thoroughly with Ruth that there’s a continuing need for a political movement to improve the status of women in society.
But for those of us who are lucky enough not have to fight for women to be allowed to go to school, or hold a job; or own property, or vote… those of use who take for granted women’s full participation in society… the rhetoric of the last generations’ battles may be less helpful on a day-to-day basis in building identity and politics.
… back to Doc, then, to clarify what he found insightful about Halley’s comments, what struck a nerve.