In our times, many misunderstand the true essence of feminism, mistaking it for man-hating or misandry. Yet, feminism isn’t about putting men down. It’s about lifting everyone up to achieve equality between genders. If one reads about feminism’s history, one will get to know what a crucial role it played in securing rights for women – education, inheritance, job opportunities, financial independence, and more. Thanks to feminism, women can pursue their aspirations just like men. It’s a movement that aims for fairness and justice, ensuring that no one is held back because of their gender.
However, too many people today are ignorant about what feminism truly means, and one of them is Nora Fatehi.
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Speaking at a podcast recently, Nora Fatehi bashed feminism and claimed that it has messed up our society. She strongly advocates for men and women to stick to their traditional roles as providers and nurturers, respectively. She further stated that women should go to work and become independent but only to a “certain extent”.
“This idea of I don’t need anybody. Feminism. I don’t believe in this shit. In fact, I think, feminism f**ked up our society. The idea of being inherently completely independent and not having to get married and have kids and not having the male and female dynamics at home where the man is the provider, a breadwinner and the woman is the nurturer. I don’t believe in people who think that’s not true. I think women are nurturers, yes, they should go to work and have their own life and be independent but to a certain extent,” Indian Express quoted her saying.
While some might call it the “old-school” and “traditional way” of thinking, for her it is the “normal” way of thinking.
“They should also be ready to take on the role of being a mother, a wife and a nurturer. Just like a man should be ready to take the role of being a provider, a breadwinner and a father and a husband. We call it an old-school, traditional way of thinking. I call it the normal way of thinking. It’s just that feminism f**ked it up a little bit. We are all equal in more sentimental things but in societal things, we are not equal. Feminism inherently, on the base level, is great. I also advocate for women’s rights, I also want girls to go to school. However, when feminism becomes radical, it becomes dangerous for the society,” she added.
Here’s a video of her from the podcast:
Responding to the video, several people pointed out how her understanding of feminism was deeply flawed. Nora Fatehi, in an earlier interview, had revealed how she is the sole breadwinner of her family and she doesn’t depend on a man for her expenses. It is because of feminism and earlier feminists who fought for women’s rights that she was able to become the breadwinner of her family and was not married off only to spend her life performing household chores while her side of the family suffered financially.
Some also said that when she is slut-shamed for her dance videos by men and women alike, it’s the feminists who run to her support. Here’s a look at some of the responses to her statements:
Tell me you don’t understand feminism without telling me you don’t understand feminism. Nora Fatehi stands on the shoulders of women who have sacrificed everything so she can earn her own wage, vote and much more. Keep your pick me opinions for the men you’re pandering to. 🤮 https://t.co/4FVn2GcgYf pic.twitter.com/8asjuXU3cu
— Jaspreet Sohal 🐝🧣 (@jassij1984) April 13, 2024
Peak of irony and oxymoron when Bollywood women viciously say that they enjoy the rights and privileges given to them after a long struggle by feminists themselves but they despise the concept of feminism and feminist women in the same sentence 🫠 https://t.co/pjGlFz3Tq9
— ☄️ (@taelisabighands) April 13, 2024
catering to men that hates women and uses feminism against them will not make you a better person. feminism did not fuck up our society it's literally the reason why you have a voice and a platform. https://t.co/JMVNAI7rE8
— kp (@earthlykisssed) April 13, 2024
Feminism is the reason you are sitting there, all poised and elegant, giving your shitty opinion freely, ma'am. Feminism is the reason you are able to step out of your damn house and work freely.
Please educate yourself on a topic before you open your mouth about it! https://t.co/4JcZFrA5Zl
— Amy 🪄 (@Aamyungv) April 13, 2024
This is a Moroccan woman having an international career dancing half naked, without any consequences or repercussions, if anything she needs to be thanking feminism every day of her life https://t.co/A2gIdzYqLz
— S (@moietroses) April 13, 2024
feminism protects your identity as a dancer from constant slut shaming from men , for being objectified by mem just for existing – you are hating and villainising those women who have faught and died for what u have today and will have in the near future https://t.co/vf1DXdK0KS
— bunty•বান্টি 🇵🇸 (@kooboybipop) April 13, 2024
She can dance infront of camera bec of feminism, when men sl*tshames & attack her profession the feminists defend her & yet she villainizes them to get male validation bec mostly the horny men view her music videos.
Nora fatehi is a good example why feminism is bad for society. https://t.co/rJYLxwlYsP
— cosmic.🍃 (@cosmicaz_) April 13, 2024
Feminism really be needed to taught in schools because why are always the anti takes so stupid.
Girl you're where you are because of feminism. Feminists defend you when the incels shame you.
Good lord why do these celebrities even speak https://t.co/d3vLKsAWte— .◜◡◝ (@monsoon_dreams) April 13, 2024
Feminism fucked up our society= gave women the right to vote, gave women the right to bank accounts, gave them equal rights to ancestral property, equal pay (on paper), access to legal recourse for SA, Nora the choice to pursue a career but yes Nora, feminism is evil! https://t.co/4U27Oyagn9
— Bookmarked (@Archarrival) April 13, 2024
girl if feminism did not exist you would be doing dilbar dilbar in the kitchen 🥱 https://t.co/aM4poliYhe
— Daylight🧖♀️ (@CrapItv) April 13, 2024
Feminism is the reason you are able to dance the way you want . It’s the same radical feminism that is allowing you to exist but whatever sails your boat . She thinks pandering to incels will increase her audience when they will not take a second in shaming her . https://t.co/OW0URyO0gr
— Ishiiiiii (@Ishibishiii) April 13, 2024
Oh my god, the ignorance. Women who share the same beliefs about feminism as her don't seem to understand that they have the basic rights that they do because feminists (who they seem to despise) have fought for it and continue to fight for it. https://t.co/KnMwJg1YQK
— Navya (@Navya_0404) April 13, 2024
Ironically, many women today, enjoying the fruits of feminism’s labour, bash the movement that paved the way for their independence. They criticize feminists who continue to fight for everyday rights, unaware of the ongoing struggles faced by many women worldwide.