Feminism has been a debated topic for centuries. But what are your views? Is it right to say that women are weaker than men? Stronger? Do they work better in different categories or even environments? Do men have a different opinion than women? What about children compared to adults? Should women be able to run a country? Do you have a personal experience with feminism? PLEASE don't hesitate to write back and share your views!
133466
i think it could be argued that we already exist in exactly that misogynistic world you describe: \n\n- in the united states women are paid only 75¢ for every $1.00 a man is paid for the identical work.\n- 70% of the 1.3 billion people in the world loving in poverty are women.\n- two-thirds of the children denied even an elementary education are girls.\n- 75% of the world's 900 million illiterate adults are women.\n- women work two-thirds of the world's working hours and produce half the world's food, yet only earn 10% of the world's income and own less than 1% of the world's property.\n\ntell me exactly, how we're on such an even keel? how can anyone NOT be a feminist?
174828
I am a feminist, but I love men. I think the double standard is crap, and that there are a few women out there who hate men, and most of those women who don't obey the social mores simply tend to socially retarded, don't judge US women by that idiot in the dentist office.
413514
Men have been the top banana for so long that their power feels threatened.  The stereotypes of ugly or lesbian woman is just another attempt by men to keep their control and power over woman.  Here you are an intelligent, thoughtful woman and yet you say "bit of a feminist"  you are nervous to be labeled a feminist because of the connotations it brings to other peoples minds... Looks like men did a good job there, huh??  Here's a hint, when the best defense against something you've thought out and researched and believe is, "you're ugly"  "you're stupid" .... you are on to something valid.
287343
Yes, I like being a woman but it's a lot more difficult than being a man.  No offense, but we're a lot smarter than men...but we have so many more responsibilities.  And we have to deal with the emotional aspect of everything as well.  But we're better at maintaining relationships and making people happy, and we're very good at multi-tasking.  I'm definitely no feminist, though, so I love being pampered by a man.  I still love having the door held open for me, that sort of thing.
655554
I don't think there's anything wrong with being a feminist at all.  In fact, I think it's a great thing.  However, the fact of the matter is that in our society "feminists" are equated with "angry man-hating lesbians".  This makes a lot of women afraid to describe themselves as being "feminists" for fear of the social stimagization that goes with it.  Until the general public recognizes that this is a vast miscategorization and unwarranted stereotype, it will still exist, and it will influence a lot of women away from wanting to describe themselves as being part of the feminist movement.  \n\nIn addition, a lot of men are still intimidated by women who are self confident, know what they want, and go after it, much less women who demand to be treated as equals.  It makes it easier for them to call us names rather than stop viewing us as sex objects who are here to cook and clean for them while they go out and "earn the living for the little lady".  \n\nI know that's not the answer you might be looking for, but it's the best and truest one I can give you.
418728
I'm a feminist and I'm not a man-hater. (I actually hate women more than I hate men, hahaha) \n\nAnd I don't think I'm aggressive - just hardworking, determined and not one to put up with sexist sh*t or bullying just because I'm female. I had too much of that in previous employment...
217529
Those who seek gender equality are the ones feeling inferior. \n\nBut I was shocked just very recently to discover that in some western countries, women are paid less than men! During a recent trip to Amsterdam for example, I was told by a female bus driver that she receives almost 1/3 less than a male driver. How is that possible?\n\nFrom where I come, and I tell you --- we are not even considered FIRST WORLD, men and women receive the same salary for the same job description.
314415
Feminism: promoting the feminine or the masculine?
284440
Although the womens movement back in the 60's (and since) did much for women in many great ways, it also took a lot away from us as well, in my opinion.\n\nMen and women ARE different.  I don't want to be treated like a man at all.  Seems like both men and women used to know where they fit in <in society> and how to behave when there were more definite gender roles.  \n\nI hope that one day people will get back to the "old ways" of men being men and women being women....nothing wrong with that!\n\nYou may feel like a dinosaur, but you're definitely not out of touch!  You have it right, I'd say, and your parents did a good job.
232486
There are lots of misconseptions about feminists/femianisim.\nLike you said it is” feminism is: belief in the need to secure, or a commitment to securing, rights and opportunities for women equal to those of men”.\nIt has nothing to do with putting men down it is about women having choices; \nthe choice to stay at home with children or not (yes, feminists can be stay at home mothers), \nthe choice to have children or not (birth control), \nthe choice to vote, \nthe choice of what to do with our bodies (women should be able to say yes or no to sex no matter the circumstances), \nif we chose to work outside the home we should receive equal pay and be just as promotable as anybody else (no glass ceilings), \netc., etc.\n\nWe do not have all of these rights yet so we must continue to fight for equal rights.\n\n\nTo me, a feminist belongs in the same category as a humanist or an advocate for human rights. I don't see why someone who's a feminist should be thought of differently. \nSuzanne Vega \n\n"Feminism has fought no wars. It has killed no opponents. It has set up no concentration camps, starved no enemies, practiced no cruelties. Its battles have been for education, for the vote, for better working conditions.. for safety on the streets... for child care, for social welfare...for rape crisis centers, women's refuges, reforms in the law." \n(If someone says) 'Oh, I'm not a feminist,' \n(I ask) 'Why? What's your problem?'" \n- Dale Spender, author of For the Record: The Making & Meaning of Feminist Knowledge, 1985 \n\n"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place."\n—Margaret Mead \n\n\nI myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat. \nRebecca West \n\n"We've chosen the path to equality, don't let them turn us around." —Geraldine Ferraro (The first woman to be nominated as Vice President of the United States) \n"In my heart, I think a woman has two choices: either she's a feminist or a masochist." —Gloria Steinem \n"Something which we think is impossible now is not impossible in another decade." — Constance Baker Motley (First Black Woman in the U.S. to become a Federal Judge)\n\n"Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." —Janis Joplin \n\n"The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn." —Gloria Steinem
425356
In the past that was true that women were less able to generate a reasonable living wage. I don't see that as a problem today. Men and women are entering the work force with the same education and while I do think that there is still a "good old boy" mentality, most women are able to compete with men in many areas of employment and receive the same pay. I was a class A welder at a factory so that I could afford to support my son. I made the same pay rate as the guy's I worked with and did the same work. I got tired of damn near killing my self on a daily basis so I went to college and got a degree in nursing. I am a managing RN for a hospice and I make more money than many men I know. So, I am not sure who is still complaining, but it's not me. Have a good one.
461753
You are right, we all hold our own beliefs upon different things and different ideas. Men expect women to be feminist and take care of the housework and cleaning and food. While women expect men to do haevy duty things like fixing the garage and changing oil in the car.
163852
Under equal opportunity I believe they both have the ability to lead with their own strengths.  And yet, in light of this question I also have to say that I believe a woman has the skills necessary to persue an issue with more force than a man on the basis that a woman is usually the last to let anything go, be it the last word or a fruitful debate.  And when in doubt, a woman will fight with everything in her to prove she is right when a man will walk away with the belief he is right and leave it at that.
64210
I would argue women because they are the ones who tend to rear the child more closely, and look for more meaning in things.  Men tend to focus on here and now.  \nThat being said, there are exceptions to the rule.
643365
Great question!  I believe that we should never elect someone based on gender, but rather on their platform.  However, I think a woman would bring  a unique perspective to our country.  I think a woman will be elected president at some point, and I can't wait to see how it plays out.
131869
Dominance is related to power, and power can have many forms. So far men could dominate on women, simply by the threat of their physical superior strength. In modern societies, where the use of violence is (supposed) to be a monopoly of the state, other forms of power is used (economic, mental, influence, charisma) to prevail and dominate, forms that can be accessed by women too.\n\nIt is said that matriarchal societies ended when its was realized be men that the conception of human embryo, was not sth devinne as it was believed till then, but that they had a participation in the whole process.
9747
Personally, I think it's a very strange statement.  Both sexes have had enormous impact on humanity down through history.  We can learn much from both men and women.