Why Isn't Feminism Popular?

In 1968, feminists gathered outside the Miss America pageant.

They crowned a live sheep to compare Miss America to ‘live stock’ and symbolically threw feminine objects such as mops, makeup, high heels and corsets into the “Freedom Trash Can”.

These were the bra burning feminists, working at an extreme level to liberate themselves from male oppression.

This was one of the initial sparks of modern feminism. But somehow the idea of feminism today isn’t as appealing. Maybe it’s because of the stereotypical idea of a feminist- butch looking, single, self liberated, pro-abortion, man-hater.
But why shouldn’t the idea of feminism be attractive? It’s not at all to isolate men, or to put females on some kind of global pedestal or be sexist! But it’s about empowering women for the right reasons and not conforming to social pressure which are usually formed by male standards. This does not mean we have to stop shaving, start burning our bras and never wear makeup. It just means that the core of feminism, what it really stands for, our liberal rights, self respect and woman ambition should be taught and praised in young girls. The idea of feminism should be as popular as Barbie to a toddler. Barbie-who by the way in my opinion is a feminist as I decided after reading this blog:

Barbieisafeminist

“When it comes to careers, Barbie is a brilliant role model. She's been a doctor, a vet, a palaeontologist, an astronaut, a firefighter, a pop singer, a teacher and a film star. She has even been a presidential candidate. Here are some things I defy you to imagine Barbie doing: housework; sucking up to men; cowering; being bullied or intimidated; being sexually harassed”.