Feminism vs patriarchy in simple terms is *me*

I'm a stay at home mom and have been years. Sometimes I work full time jobs when extra income is needed and typically I work "Feminine" jobs like teacher, day care, nurse, or retail at a kids toys and clothing store. I cook and

Clean and sew and knit and garden and have all these Betty Crocker-esque hobbies and talents and things that I do and am willing to do. I'm not outdorsey, I do not like the feeling of being dirty, I like quiet indoor things like reading or painting. I dont care at all about cars.

I briefly considered joining the army as a nurse or something but decided not to. I wear modest feminine clothing. I was excited to have a baby and be a mom. I take care of people. It's what I'm good at and what I want to do.

The difference between Feminism and patriarchy is that patriarchy tell me I *must* be this way and Feminism tells me I *can* be this way and that other options are available to me if I want them.

Feminism supports womens freedoms and patriarchy makes demands of them.