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I don't understand what the phrase "completely equal" is supposed to mean. Men can't give birth to children, so that's already one obvious aspect where men and women aren't "completely equal."
And that's where I'd disagree on what "equality" even means.
A difference in roles does not mean an inequality of persons.
And that's where I'd disagree on what "equality" even means.
A difference in roles does not mean an inequality of persons.
Oh, I'm going to overanalyze. Because it's what I do.
The question is a little oversimplified. There is no such thing as "complete equality" unless we're talking mathematics and A = A. The only way for males and females of a species to be completely equal is if... well... there were no males and females. There are differences in status, rights, or opportunities between males and females. Sorry human females, but you will forever be denied the opportunity to be a sperm donor because of your sex; sorry human males, you will forever be denied the opportunity to become pregnant because of your sex.
In my mind, what makes a feminist is understanding that the only differences in status, rights, and opportunities that a human society should acknowledge are those which are inevitable and unavoidable due to biological anatomy. The possession of a penis or vagina means nothing aside from intercourse and reproduction. It should not be viewed as something that defines and prescribes your personality, your relationships, or your roles in a society. A feminist sees a human being above all, not a male or a female. Though males and females of a species are not A = A interchangeable, the notion that we're categorically different (and should be treated as such) is ridiculous.
Maybe I'm a bit more radical than some, though, because I wholesale reject the social construct of gender as inherently sexist and un-feminist.
I would only feel comfortable doing so with absolute certainty if it were clearly evidenced that biological differences between males and females have no effect whatsoever on their patterns of behavior and thinking;
Don't underestimate the power of hormones.
Yeah. Testosterone is a great teacher when it comes to that.
Lol. I was initiated into the "T club" yesterday.
Congratulations again. I was happy for you when I read that. :yes:
I don't understand what the phrase "completely equal" is supposed to mean. Men can't give birth to children, so that's already one obvious aspect where men and women aren't "completely equal."
As Mystic said, equal rights and equal opportunities in terms of custom, culture and legislation. "Equal" does not imply "identical". Equal infers value, identical infers physical attributes. Sure, men can't get pregnant, but once they have teamed up with someone who can do that to produce a child, should they have "equal" parental rights and responsibilities?
Anyway, it's a pretty good test: if you find the question confusing and unanswerable, then you aren't a feminist.
What if I think women are superior to men? Am I still a feminist?
No, that would be misandry.