Letters to Ms. Liberty

"Women who carry water for the patriarchy always drown first" - Jennifer Welch, IHIP News. Dear Ms. Liberty, What do you think? You never carried water for the patriarchy. Instead, you "owned" the water, whether in the United States or France. And this isn't about hating men; it's about being disgusted with women who try to set other women back a few centuries. I was reminded of this after the death of Gloria Steinem, while conservative women in the media were trashing Gloria as they enjoyed the positive changes that Gloria made in many women's lives. So, what does this all mean?  The Meaning of " Carrying Water for the Patriarchy" :  Women doing the invisible, foundational, or defensive labor that upholds male-dominated or oppressive systems, often with little to no credit and possibly left with a false sense of security. Common Examples:   Enforcing beauty standards: Telling other women they must wear makeup, shave, diet, and wear tight or r...