The manifesto also wanted to illustrate the differences of Redstockings and the other philosophies of the time. Attempts have been made to shift the burden of responsibility from men to institutions or to women themselves. We condemn these arguments as evasions. This text was also a warning to men. We identify the agents of our oppression as men.
Male supremacy is the oldest, most basic form of domination.
Lastly, it was a beacon for all women to hear. As the dictionary states, a manifesto is a declaration of intentions or principles. The RedstockingsManifesto is not a document that needs the support of graphs, pie charts, statistics or expert verification. We are sure there are those who would contest the claims set forth in the document, but the facts are clear and the relevancy of the document is sound. History is the support for this document, and while it is hard to admit for some, the claims of the document are accurate.