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Just like every other social theory, feminism has its pros and yes, it’s not exempt. Some of those pros benefit the majority, while others serve only a few loyalists of the ideology. And like every social reform we’ve ever seen, those who don’t benefit from its “pros” will soon begin to see them as cons.
That’s the natural order of every social theory it starts out as a harmless idea meant to fix society. But as it grows, its shades become clearer, and even some of its early supporters begin to fear the monster they helped create. The truth is, these theories do solve some problems but they also create new ones. It’s a cycle: a harmless idea at first, until it begins to birth its own demons.
Patriarchy, for instance, became a thing as a social response to classism. Long before equality was a concept, power and privilege belonged only to royals and the rich. But when the demand for freedom and fairness grew, and movements against slavery and oppression gained traction, men being at the forefront shaped the new system that followed.
And when everyone finally became “free,” power still needed somewhere to rest. Patriarchy filled that void painting men as providers and protectors, and women as homemakers. It started with noble intentions but slowly turned controlling, birthing misogyny in the process.
Then came feminism a necessary reaction to the flaws of patriarchy. It began pure, righteous, and well - intentioned, fighting to correct imbalance. But just like every other ideology, it’s now beginning to birth its own demons with misandry slowly creeping in and clouding the good it once stood for.
That’s the cycle of social reform: the oppressed rise, fight for balance, gain power, and eventually mirror the same flaws they once condemned.
In the end, it’s like George Orwell wrote in Animal Farm:
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
Everyone fights for equality until they get a taste of control. Then the cycle restarts. Whether it’s patriarchy, feminism, or whatever comes next, it always begins as a cure until it becomes the next disease.
Chisom Ogamba (PhD)@CP_Ogamba
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