Great post. I don't necessarily agree with all your points. I think feminism has been hijacked and used by various groups to push their own self-interests and agendas. This happens with any big issue but it does not mean that the initial motivation or principles were not sound.
In some ways equality for women or anyone else will have downsides. Being able to decide your own fate and make your own decisions always does. That does not make it a failure though.
Also thanks for talking about Edward Bernays - your article illustrates what a genius and master of human psychology he was.