article_snippet: A woman proposing to a man is not one of them, and I wish it were such an unremarkable event that we never felt the need to discuss it or to defend we. '
article_snippet: Acquaintances of my partner had a hard time understanding the concept, and we heard the phrase ‘real man’ tossed around, as if a ‘real man’ isn’t any man. '
article_snippet: But the main source of awkward interactions was my lack of an engagement ring.'
article_snippet: When it comes to relationships, everyone should do what is best for relationships; however, I refuse to believe that following a man’s lead is what’s best for every single woman. '
article_snippet: Obviously there are far more important feminist issues in society than who is proposing to whom, but if we’re going to speak out against gender roles, then why has this antiquated tradition remained so firmly in place? '
article_snippet: Instead, there’s this stigma where people see a woman who proposes as someone who is tired of waiting around for a man to do it. '
article_snippet: The word ‘emasculation’ is often thrown around when a woman proposes, and I find this entirely ridiculous and offensive to both men and women.'