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by Franklin on March 6th, 2008
A true feminist is a person who believes in equality - fully. Not the selective equality and special laws and privileges most so-called feminists demand.
A true feminist believes in the political, economic, and social equality of men and women. Which means that you must not ever treat a women differently than a man simply based on her sex. She cannot say, you must/should do this or that or must not/should not do this or that because I am female.
Chivalry is not compatible with feminism, for example. So, anyone that expects chivalry cannot also be a true feminist. A true feminist would not expect a man to give up his seat or public transportation or allow her to sit instead of him because she is female. A true feminist would not expect any sort of "ladies first" whether it be an elevator, door, ordering dinner, escaping from the Titanic or whatever.
A true feminist would not expect anything different than a man gets. That is equality.
There are few true feminists around.
by creaturex on March 2nd, 2008
See, I agree with pure feminism, the original feminism, which was to simply make women equal to men de jure (legally). I do not believe it is fair to force them to be treated the same de facto (in practice), as this forces others to act a certain way. Surely I agree women should be treated equally, but I do not think they should be forced to. Also, I absolutely despise the "feminists" who deliberately try to distinguish themselves from men as flamboyantly as possible. For example, insisting that both make and female pronouns be used to identify a mixed group, like mankind (insisting on man and womankind), or specifically trying to make people see that they sign stuff as webmistress or something like that. Way to try and undo years of women's rights, the first feminists wanted to be equal, and no longer separated, and you're basically spitting on all of that work. I also disagree with feminists who try to make themselves superior to men, for the same reasons.
by LuckyLefty on March 7th, 2007
I think feminism is a necessary element in society. It balances things out.
BUT I HATE IT when women use it to get away like a lazy excuse. Or when they abuse it. Or when they use it against every little thing... i.e.
"Would you cook for me?"
"WHY?! WHY SHOULD I COOK?!? IS IT CUZ IM A WOMAN?!?"
"-_- Noo... i just thought it'd be nice..."
See what i mean?
by Yahoo Answers Is A Fraud on November 15th, 2009
I'm anti-feminism. It has destroyed values for the Y Generation.
by Arisztid on November 15th, 2009
I would define true feminism as the belief that men and women should be equal. I agree with that.
However, I do miss that, due to this, I have had my head bitten off if I open a door for a Lady and other such.
It goes against my grain and how I was raised but it is just wise to not do these things.
by model on April 11th, 2008
i'm all 4 equality, but, on tv they said that it won't exist until there r as many women in jail as men. do u think this is true or r the tv lieing (as usual)
by 19kid was born in89 on March 2nd, 2008
I am a man, but i think that Feminism is necessary becasue women are not always entitled to the benefits that men are.
Feminism is civil rights for women.
by another other on August 26th, 2007
My definition of true feminism is simply equal pay for equal work and equal, unbaised protection under the law. Being a woman, I'm all for it.
by neveroddoreven on April 11th, 2008
Very good point Anonymous (in your comment on lily's answer), if i grasped it right...
I have always wondered why rape is often considered to be against women only... lots of men are raped, and similar with domestic violence... until that is righted, i can see the downfall of the whole idea.
At the moment i think that it averages out (although it is not even) ... men are descriminated against in some areas, women in others, it should be equal across the board, but i get annoyed by feminists who make thing seem worse for them than it is...
I study sociology and was annoyed at reading how feminists were annoyed when girls were being failed by the education system (fair enough - that's good argument) ... but now girls are by far out performing the boys, they complain that we should stop trying to help out the boys and face that girls are better, and that in helping males improve we are displaying anti-female ideas.... THAT is annoying and inncorrect.
Equality is the key - true equality.
by Magenta on August 30th, 2007
Feminism is the struggle for equality between the sexes under the law.
Equality is a good thing.
by Anonymous on August 2nd, 2009
Feminists strive for gender equality, which may include speaking out against sexism and helping victimized women in need of help.
I'm a bit skeptical about this whole thing about feminists asking for more rights than men, or that they should be "informed" that men go through the same things too. Women are still overwhelmingly the victims of rape and sexual harrassment. Women are still underrepresented in politics (Countries such as Sweden who have laws that women must have a high representation in political affairs, at least comparably to other countries, have proved that this change has done no wrong to the country). Women are overwhelmingly victim to domestic violence. Women still earn less money and land less job interviews than men with the exact same qualifications. There is no question that we still do not have gender equality.
Men should feel threatened by a higher representation of women in so-called "male-oriented" jobs. Think about all the brilliant, efficient women that the world is missing out on.
Angry feminists are not the problem; sexism and gender stratification are.
by sophiesmom on March 2nd, 2008
the first day any political pundit doesnt comment on senator clinton's appearance.
by model on May 4th, 2008
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True, true. There are a lot of hypocrites who claim to be feminists but really want women treated in a superior way.
by Franklin on March 10th, 2008
hear hear
by model on April 6th, 2008
Well said.
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It is hard for me, however, being raised very Old World, to NOT open a door for a Lady, giving up my seat on public transport for one, and other such. I have learned by having my head bitten off that I really should drop such activities.
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It really goes against my grain to NOT do such things.
by Arisztid on November 15th, 2009