But When It Comes To Women - Tumblr Posts

So I constantly see people shit on second wave feminism, complain it was only for privileged women, was racist, etc etc. I think given everything going on, it’s a good reminder how much women’s rights and lives have changed thanks over the last 50 years thanks to second wave.

Do you like your right to abortion? 2nd wave feminism.

Do you sign legal or financial contracts as yourself without a man’s signature or special permission? 2nd wave feminism

Do you like being able to control your own money even if you’re married? 2nd wave feminism

That jobs can’t automatically disqualify women, require makeup or weight requirements, or fire you for becoming pregnant or being sexually active out of marriage.

Domestic abuse shelters, laws, and general awareness? No-blame and equal divorce? Equal rights to making decisions for your kids?

Women having a wide variety of jobs, being able to go to most colleges, get education, have sports teams, run in the freaking marathon?

Like no it wasn’t perfect, but most stuff that allows women to be independent financial and legal actors is thanks to second wave feminism. And that has helped all women a lot, to the point where I don’t think people can even conceive that it was different in our mother’s lifetimes.