BDSM And Feminism: Intertwined? How So?

[blythe spirit]

Historically speaking:

The conseptualization of what it means to be "feminine" ergo to be "female" existed for tens of thousands of years perhaps even longer (even before "language" fully developed) which is a far better example of precedance than any recent mis-conseptualization by the so called feminists....... who have managed to twist and transvaluate values (to quote niestche).

Thank you, again. This is basically what I referred to in my original post.

And, damyanti, thank you for "coming around." Your last paragraph (in bold) differs dramatically from your last paragraph in post #24. I believe that all women want their voice, but to be heard we sometimes have to whisper.

[Pearlgem]

I wonder what others think. Is it living the feminist ideal to make a living from your body or your looks and have that celebrated over achievements of the mind? I read of many women claiming that their materialistic, no-brainer lifestyle is practically a positive feminist choice when what they aspire to do is bag themselves a rich footballer-type husband. I wonder how far down the road you can stretch feminism this way? Is it feminist to be a model, to be involved in pornography, prostitution? As long as it it perceived to be a choice, is it acceptable, is it feminist? Does it matter?
Personally I think the pressure many women now face to have their vaginas surgically reconstructed is definitely a feminist issue!