Amani Al-Miehsen, Chairman of the Union of Women’s Union, wonders if the debate around Suzanne Innes-Stubb can be a misunderstanding.
Suzanne Innes-Stubb’s recent interview has sparked discussion. Mikko Huisko
Suzanne Inses-Stubbin lyrics Eeva magazine The interview has sparked discussion this week. Now Iltalehti has commented on the chairman of the Union of Women’s Federation Amani al-Mehsen.
Al-Mehsen wondered, among other things, whether it could be a misunderstanding of feminism or an outdated concept.
In an interview, President Alexander Stubb’s spouse, who appeared on the cover of the latest Eeva magazine, spoke, among other things, how more menopause should be talked about and intimate partner violence, which should also be highlighted.
However, one of the statements of the Inses-Stubb was amazed in some.
-I strongly support equality and equality, but I don’t consider myself a feminist. It’s about that some treat others badly, ”Inses-Stubb said.
– I’m not an activist. There are no easy solutions to difficult questions.
After the interview, author Helmi Kekkonen published open letter to the president’s spouse, where he was disappointed with his words.
– I had to read your comment four times so I thought it was true, Kekkonen writes.
Kekkonen finds it scandalous that a visible high -educated woman wants to publicly announce that she is not a feminist.
The theme was later discussed by a journalist who was interviewed.
– Can a person act feminist without declaring becoming a feminist? Are words more important than deeds? This is what I was wondering after interviewing the President of the Republic Suzanne Inner Stubia, editor-in-chief Mari Paalosalo-Jussinmäki write in his column.
Al-Miehsen, Chairman of the Union of Women’s Affairs, which is now commenting on Iltalehti, points out that every person has the right not to define or define himself as a feminist.
Amani Al-Miehsen warmly welcomes the president’s spouse to the activities of the Union and other women’s organizations. Miia Pakarinen
-However, the themes raised by Suzanne Inses-Stubb sounded a lot like feminism. What feminists have promoted over the years, with the threat of their lives and safety, Al-Miehsen estimates.
He adds that perhaps this is the strong feelings that the subject evokes in public debate.
– The question came to my mind that this could be a misunderstanding of feminism or an outdated understanding of him. Of course, we do not know if it is a misunderstanding or that he does not feel that he is a feminist, he ponders.
Al-Mehsen is grateful that the president’s spouse has highlighted important themes.
– He highlights important themes, such as domestic violence and challenges of older women. These are exactly what feminism sticks to. Feminism is about defending women’s rights, driving equality, and bold adherence to gendered challenges, he says.
What about the word feminist is avoided or alienated, even if the purposes are in line with the feminist movement?
– Yes, I see that there is a possible divide. The terms are colored according to who uses them and how to use them.