Feminism (male input welcomed)

[dutch.lover]

I figured since this is the Women's Forum that a thread on Feminism is very appropriate. This IS NOT a male bashing thread (a lot of men assume feminism=anti-male, which is not true...well with radical feminism it pretty much is, but that's another story. lol)!! This thread can be about anything to do with feminism...men, feel free to ask questions about it and share your concerns with it if you have any...

Here are some questions to get this thread off the ground, boys- feel free to answer them too (men can be feminists too!):

Do any of you identify yourselves as being a feminist? If so, do you feel comfortable telling other people this?

What stereotypes do you feel feminists have? Do you feel these are negative or positive?

What does feminism mean to you?

What issues do you think are most important for feminists?

dutch.lover Reviewed by dutch.lover on 03-13-2007. Feminism (male input welcomed) I figured since this is the Women's Forum that a thread on Feminism is very appropriate. This IS NOT a male bashing thread (a lot of men assume feminism=anti-male, which is not true...well with radical feminism it pretty much is, but that's another story. lol)!! This thread can be about anything to do with feminism...men, feel free to ask questions about it and share your concerns with it if you have any... Here are some questions to get this thread off the ground, boys- feel free to Rating: 5

[Quantummist]

And yes.. I'm a man and I wouldn't go out with me either....

[Quantummist]

I'm a feminist... 98% of all men are ass holes... their butt scratchin , fartin, nose picking, smelly, sweaty, foul mouthed, bone heads..... Its why I like Gurls.....

[natureisawesome]

I'll try to keep my opinion concise.

Do any of you identify yourselves as being a feminist? If so, do you feel comfortable telling other people this?

No, I'm not a feminist, and I'm not a masculinist either. I honestly find either label out of balance. I don't understand why there needs to be a label at all. I eat food, do I need to be a foodist? I find a label for such things as treating women nicely is unnecessary.

What stereotypes do you feel feminists have? Do you feel these are negative or positive?

I think stereotypes can often be out of balance, but I find more and more that stereotypes
have a basis for them, and they are often based upon typical examples, or a combined societal perspective. I don't think most feminists are butch are lesbian etc, but I think probably every butch or lesbian is a feminist. I'm not quite sure what you mean by negative or positive so I won't answer that.

What does feminism mean to you?

I would say that feminism is a movement for women to give them equal rights, equal authority (and sometimes more) as men. It is also a philosophy that exalts all things feminine.

My belief plain and simple, is that men and women are equal in value, but not in roles, not in gifts, not in strengths by any measure. I believe that women have not been as abused as they think they have in the past. It seems to be very easy to stir up animosity over the mistreatment of women because they are weaker and less able to defend/protect themselves, and I think this has been used to innacurately distort history and public perception. I think that on one hand, I believe in the equality of scripture which says to treat another as you would want to be treated. But on the other hand this again has been manipulated and is very deceptive. We have been taught from an early age that we are all created equal. And on one hand that's true, being we're all human and we all have the same value. But on the other hand no, we not equal at all.

I think that feminism no matter how hard it tries will always come in conflict with Christian and family values because it works against the very natural design of male, female, marriage, and family. The new idealogies emerging place women as equal in authority, breadwinner, parent, and everything else. This is not balanced and never will be.

My honest belief is that feminism is born out of selfish desires and rebellion. It's amazing how much has changed so quickly, and it makes me stop and examine the past and look to where the future is headed.

I will also say that feminists have no moral foundation for their claims and rights, and more and more I understand that so many of these newly emerged civil rights groups have none either and only scream louder and louder until they get what they want and firebrand anyone as a sexist or rascist who gets in thier way.

What issues do you think are most important for feminists?

self-defense. feminine self exaltation. more women in polotics. money,money,money and lots more money.

[Hardcore Newbie]

I am a feminist.


If you believe men and women should be treated equally, that women should be respected, and women should have the right to choose what they do with their lives....

YOU ARE A FEMINIST

No I'm not, I'm an equalitist.

[dutch.lover]

I suppose I will start.

I do identify myself as a feminist, but not long ago I was hesitant to claim this...mainly due to the negative stereotypes feminists seem to have. Neg. stereotypes are plentiful, we are all: lesbians, anti-male, hairy, masculine, and anti-family to name a few.

For me, feminism is all about equality for any disadvantaged group (women, ethnic minorities, sexual minorities, etc) by bringing knowledge to the general public on many of the injustices out there today. It's all about critical thinking, and identifying relationships that lead and/or maintain oppression.

[Samwhore]

I never liked the idea, people are people, I think feminism and machoism treat others unequal, same with race, Im not sure how explain it

[Matt the Funk]

I never liked the idea, people are people, I think feminism and machoism treat others unequal, same with race, Im not sure how explain it

Agreed.

[halfassedjediknight]

my girlfriend isnt necesarilly a feminist, but she is a strong believer in womans rights, as am i.

speaking from my own point of view, being a male and trying to contribute my own personal thought as much as allowed, you dont need to be an elitist to get your point across.

everyone is equal, should be treated equal, and thats the end of the road.

no one is better or worse.

but woman have been mistreated in the past and it needs to change.

[Tokudai]

^^^ Feminism killed chivalry. I hold the door for anyone thats reasonably close enough - male/female/dog etc etc, but its out of common courtesy.