Feminism

When I was a very small girl in a primary school classroom I came the to conclusion that feminism had screwed up the world for me and I have never convinced myself otherwise. Well that's not entirely true as I am truly blessed to live the life I do so I wouldn't describe it as 'screwed up' now. Never the less I haven't given up my distaste for feminism.
You may have noticed a lot of 'women power' chatter in the news, social media feeds, and on the tongues of your female companions lately. I've noticed it too. I took note of a plethora of complaining about inequality and negative focus on the topic. Where was the celebration of women? Why didn't the announcement of Michelle Johnson's nomination for first ever female Superintendent of AFA appear in the social feed? Where were the stories of recognition for the women in our own lives?
I can't pinpoint any one thing that lead me to believe that the feminist movement was doing it wrong. I have seen both sides of the fence however. I served a decade as both mom and dad, working full time and probably paid less than a male counter part would have been. All while burdened with all the same responsibilities I have now. Which makes for a 5:30 - Midnight work day, seven days a week. Women are extremely resilient and will always come through and do what they have to do. Currently I am a 'housewife' so to speak, minus the wedding part, and I don't make a dime doing it, but I am elated to have such favor.
Have you ever introduced yourself to an extreme feminist as a housewife? I wouldn't recommend it unless you'd like a lecture, but even persons who wouldn't associated themselves with the feminist movement will quickly turn their nose down at you. As though I am less of a person for choosing not to have a paying occupation, although I get the impression that their attitude stems from the assumption that I don't work. Well let me tell you, I WORK. I work my buns off, laundry, dishes, ceilings to floor boards, cooking, shopping, homework, academic and social education, researcher, and activist are just a few of the duties I have every single day without pay. No days off, no scheduled lunch break, no union, no employee of the month awards, and no financial compensation.
How the hell could she recognize all that and still have hard feelings for feminism you're asking yourself. I ask myself the same questions sometimes.
Here is the thing. I belong here. I am all the things I need to be when I need to be them. My 'job' is so important that I wouldn't take money to do it. I support all the people around me and I lift them up when they need a hand. I am an incredible support team. I shouldn't be looked at like an idiot for doing my job. I shouldn't be judged and labeled for my choice. If the world pays men more than women I say fantastic! Pay them two salaries! Particularly if they have a team member supporting their functionality from behind the scenes. The idea that I can work and be a mother/wife/cook/chauffeur/teacher/house keeper/assistant is pathetic. If feminist were truly working to better life for women they would stop focusing on eye for and eye equality and realize that changes have to be made. Why the devil would anyone want to earn the same as a man when going to work? If I'm going to give up time I could be spending on the things that truly matter like my family, home, friends, etc I want double the pay or it's not worth it.
Oh and one more thing directly to the women of the world. Stop picking on each other, its self defeating, ignorant, and unladylike.