Saturday 14 January 2012

Ideological sensitivity

A misleading idea is that feminism is about sensitivity, a variation of "sisterhood".  This may be related to the idea that one achieves a sense of belonging by embracing an identity.   I do not attach an identity to my actions, so my actions are not immediately understood.   Those who uphold the ideology of identities can easily point out "inconsistencies" in my attitudes, just because being human is an inconsistent act.  To "belong" one has to submit to correction by others, who believe they are called upon to make you consistent.   Inconsistency is held to be the worse possible condition for anyone, that has to be stopped at all costs.

Humanity, spontaneity and pleasure, therefore have to be stopped at all costs.  All ideologies command this.


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