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Let me preface this by saying that these are not necessarily facts, but my opinions that were formed through conversations I've had, books I've read, things I've seen and years I've lived.
I don't believe that a house that's divided can stand straight or firm. When a couple or group want to reach the same goals but are divided in terms of their effort, it weakens their attempts and sometimes destroys their ability to achieve what they want. Now I realize that many of you will strongly disagree with me and will use either scripture or history to prove me wrong, but I don't believe in proscribed roles for men and women. I lean more toward couples or men and women figuring out for themselves and exercising whatever works best to achieve a common goal.
The way that men and women assumed roles during the Civil Rights Movement will not work today in my opinion. Men in the forefront and women left behind or staying low-key should not be the approach we take unless, politically, it is the best and most effective strategy to achieve what we want. As long as Black men and Black women don't subscribe to the belief that men should always lead and women follow, we can do whatever is necessary to win the battle. To me, that means we're smart.
I agree with you Bro. Isaiah, I don't believe that complete unity is necessary to move a socio-economic-political agenda. I do believe, though, that leadership is quite important to the successful advancement of any agenda. I believe that history speaks to that and supports it time and time again, whether it be a despot or a savior, leadership is important.
Good question that I am unable to answer but it has me thinking. I'm looking forward to learning about whether there is a connection or the roots of this issue.
Queenie
I don't believe that a house that's divided can stand straight or firm. When a couple or group want to reach the same goals but are divided in terms of their effort, it weakens their attempts and sometimes destroys their ability to achieve what they want. Now I realize that many of you will strongly disagree with me and will use either scripture or history to prove me wrong, but I don't believe in proscribed roles for men and women. I lean more toward couples or men and women figuring out for themselves and exercising whatever works best to achieve a common goal.
The way that men and women assumed roles during the Civil Rights Movement will not work today in my opinion. Men in the forefront and women left behind or staying low-key should not be the approach we take unless, politically, it is the best and most effective strategy to achieve what we want. As long as Black men and Black women don't subscribe to the belief that men should always lead and women follow, we can do whatever is necessary to win the battle. To me, that means we're smart.
I agree with you Bro. Isaiah, I don't believe that complete unity is necessary to move a socio-economic-political agenda. I do believe, though, that leadership is quite important to the successful advancement of any agenda. I believe that history speaks to that and supports it time and time again, whether it be a despot or a savior, leadership is important.
I want to ask folk if they believe that the old Divine Kingship beliefs in our African past has anything to do with the high-handed tyranny practiced by a lot of our leadership in the 'Religious and Political arenas???? Maybe I am in error to say that, because I am not fully versed in the powers of the Kings or the Village Chiefs, and so forth... Perhaps, those more well versed than I can set me straight??? Please do, I'd appreciate it...
Good question that I am unable to answer but it has me thinking. I'm looking forward to learning about whether there is a connection or the roots of this issue.
Queenie