There was a time when women were expected to be good wives and mothers above all else, but women's priorities have changed somewhat and there is a growing desire to play an active part of society as well. There has been an increased awareness of the position of women; of women's rights and of the inferior status women have traditionally held.
There are some who would say that women now have equal rights and opportunities and that ths battle has been won. Feminist, however, believe that women are still discriminated against in society, and seek the end of that discrimination. They attack traditional male attitudes to women which suggest that women need protection. They are critical of pornography because it spreads the idea that women are merely sex objects and they dislike advertisements that strengthen the association of women, home and children. Above all, they are critical of the general tendency in society foe women to be seen as dependent on or secondary to men.
What feminists want are not only changes in society's attitude but also concrete steps to strengthen the position of women. Respect all women. We deserve respects.