In recent weeks we've seen several guests provide from the "canonical topics in feminism."

I would love to hear some of the uncommon topics in feminism hear at the Cafe. Or discuss why the atypical topics are not worth talking about.

Some of these topics are ones I have alluded to in my comments at the Cafe.

Topics like:

Is there evidence of an overly politicized agenda in womens studies? Suggested speaker: Daphne Patai

Why do there seen to be so many outcasts and former feminists? How does mainstream feminism handle critique?

What is the "individualist" take on feminism and how does it differ from a "progressive liberal" take: suggested speakers, Cathy Young or Wendy McElroy (and wiki)

Why do so many young women consider themselves empowered, yet refuse to identify themselves as feminists? And if that is a real trend, does that have anything to say about how mainstream feminism is off course?

I have no answers to any of this. I have my suspicions.

I have considered myself a feminist since the early 70s. I am a father of girls who I want to be able to accomplish anything they desire. But I think feminism is off course, and I think critiquing it is the third rail of the liberal world, and the third rail of our progressive blogosphere.