Towards a Feminine Feminism

Abstract

An authentic feminism cannot be developed under the umbrella of opposing man and woman. To achieve it, it is necessary to have a very clear distinction between feminism and femininity and the corresponding relationship between machismo and masculinity. Woman and man are distinguished within a familiarity, similarity, and mutual belonging: both are human beings. But radical feminism separates sexuality from persons and this can have serious consequences for women, men, and the society as whole. Genuine respect for women and men establishes the radical dignity of both and it promotes the personal and unique realization of each woman as a woman and each man as a man.