jamcmullan@watmath.UUCP (Judy McMullan) (04/23/84)
>A good friend of mine who happens to be a radical feminist >wanted to get more involved in feminist issues and joined a radical >feminist group ...After learning that my friend was/is living >with a male they decided that she just couldn't be serious about her >intentions and proceeded to ostrasize her from the group. >So I guess my question is: > Has anyone else encountered this kind of attitude and how did/do you > feel about it? I have been in a couple of different feminist groups, in a couple of cities. One group I got along with OK and the other was too anti-man for my taste. I withdrew. I don't want to spend my time conflicting with other feminists because there is SO much work to be done. I realize that conflicts will inevitably arise because there are so many different types of people in the feminist movement. I do what interests me and I do what I am able (and willing) to do. I have found other outlets for my feminist feelings, and other work that I can do. I will still attend the films, etc. that are organized by the group I dropped out of and I would be willing to answer a call for some temporary help but I don't want to spend time in conflict. There are actually several women's groups in my town (all with a different focus) so I have other choices. I felt a bit disappointed that the group's focus drove me out, as many of the women were very interesting, but I feel that there are so many other ways to express my feminism that I didn't get upset for very long. --from the sssstickkky keyboard of JAM ...!{allegra|decvax}!watmath!jamcmullan