1) What does "feminism" mean to you?
2) Do you identify as a feminist? Why or why not?
2) Do you identify as a feminist? Why or why not?
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Do You Identify as a Feminist?
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I'm all for woman's rights and equality of the sexes so that makes me a feminist.
Not a radical feminist, not a socialist feminist, just a basic run of the mill feminist
Not a radical feminist, not a socialist feminist, just a basic run of the mill feminist
Yeah I think I am.
I agree that there are disparities in the way men and women are treated, and that by the by in most instances men and women are equal and should be.
I agree that there are disparities in the way men and women are treated, and that by the by in most instances men and women are equal and should be.
Nice thought but no, feminism is about equality.
What @ChristineM said ^ ^
One quote about feminism that stuck with me was "Feminism is the radical notion that women are people."
I believe that women are people, so based on this definition, I would qualify as a feminist.
I suppose I must be if such means I would prefer to see females (or whatever designation applies) have the same rights, freedoms of action, and opportunities as males, and where no discrimination occurs purely because they are female.
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@ChristineM pretty much nails what feminism means to me as well. Those are all things I can get behind and actively promote when I am able to, but I try to avoid labels when possible, so I don't think I would self identify as a feminist. I represent only myself
Curious George
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1) feminism means analyzing political and cultural issues as how those issues, the decisions involved, and the distribution of power involved, impact, specifically, women AND advocating for women’s equality based on that analysis.
2) yes, because of historic oppression and current inequities, I think it would be foolish not to act as a feminist.
My experience was when I got married, my wife for a short time tried to fit into the stereotype "happy little housewife" and completely and utterly failed because that was NOT her. Soon her motorcycle helmet had this symbol on it and many fights were about dividing housework - was it by time or by our emotional dislike for certain jobs 
So our relationship moved from 50's traditional to sparring partners! So I guess by that standard, yes, I'm a feminist.
So our relationship moved from 50's traditional to sparring partners! So I guess by that standard, yes, I'm a feminist.
Tentatively, yes. At heart I'm an egalitarian, but given that the playing field has never been level...
(I say tentatively, because ultimately I like to judge each issue or discussion on merits. On certain issues I may take a less feminist position than others)
(I say tentatively, because ultimately I like to judge each issue or discussion on merits. On certain issues I may take a less feminist position than others)
Heyo
Veteran Member
I don't identify as a feminist but I might be one by definition (depending on your definition).
I don't care much about a definition. I'll take yours when we are discussion feminism.
exchemist
Veteran Member
Yes. I have done since my time at university, back in the 1970s.
To me, feminism is the promotion of treating women and men as equals, ensuring they have the same opportunities and that women are not held back by different expectations of society.
I've always thought this was a matter of obvious fairness.
Yes, and my idea of what feminism is goes beyond equality of the genders in a legal or social framework. But more like restoring traits considered feminine from social stigma for all genders.
Because right now things traditionally seen as feminine such as emotional openness, nurturing behavior, collaboration, empathy etc are seen by many as weak and exploitable. And also something only women should have.
This framing is a Very Bad Idea(tm) and has caused untold problems for women, men and nonbinary people. With women afraid to show their feminine side in a world thay won't take them seriously if they do, or men afraid to show their feminine side because they'll be ridiculed as woman-like, weak or gay (lot of internalized homophpbia in there.)
So to me feminism is about removing the demonization of things considered traditionally feminine and instead help people understand that femininity that is empathetic but not silent and a masculinity which is ambitious but not domineering is part of healthy mental wellbeing for everyone.
Because right now things traditionally seen as feminine such as emotional openness, nurturing behavior, collaboration, empathy etc are seen by many as weak and exploitable. And also something only women should have.
This framing is a Very Bad Idea(tm) and has caused untold problems for women, men and nonbinary people. With women afraid to show their feminine side in a world thay won't take them seriously if they do, or men afraid to show their feminine side because they'll be ridiculed as woman-like, weak or gay (lot of internalized homophpbia in there.)
So to me feminism is about removing the demonization of things considered traditionally feminine and instead help people understand that femininity that is empathetic but not silent and a masculinity which is ambitious but not domineering is part of healthy mental wellbeing for everyone.
Wanting equal opportunities and equal status between men and women
Yes, as much as a man can
Because I believe in all forms of human liberation
And Feminism is a part of the wider human liberation movement
Definition of feminism | Dictionary.com
Excerpted....
the doctrine advocating social, political, and all
other rights of women equal to those of men.
I notice that in the movement(s), it's about
Improving female rights when less than male's,
but not improving male rights when less than women's.
This is not to say that feminists are hostile to improving
men's rights. While some are, there is primarily less
interest to pursue improving men's rights & disparities,
eg, military draft, government assistance, earlier death,
child custody, affirmative action, sexual assault,
presumption of innocence, legal due process.
I favor egalitarianism, which is about more than just
female or male rights. But if someone wants to focus
upon just female or just male rights, that's fine with me.
One can't spread one's interest & efforts everywhere.
Just don't work against the rights of others.
So "feminist" doesn't fit me, despite my having scored
highly on tests to determine if one is a feminist.
Excerpted....
the doctrine advocating social, political, and all
other rights of women equal to those of men.
I notice that in the movement(s), it's about
Improving female rights when less than male's,
but not improving male rights when less than women's.
This is not to say that feminists are hostile to improving
men's rights. While some are, there is primarily less
interest to pursue improving men's rights & disparities,
eg, military draft, government assistance, earlier death,
child custody, affirmative action, sexual assault,
presumption of innocence, legal due process.
I favor egalitarianism, which is about more than just
female or male rights. But if someone wants to focus
upon just female or just male rights, that's fine with me.
One can't spread one's interest & efforts everywhere.
Just don't work against the rights of others.
So "feminist" doesn't fit me, despite my having scored
highly on tests to determine if one is a feminist.
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RF rules regarding feminism are interesting.
Feminist: Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, cultural, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment.
I once searched & found about 2 dozen flavors of feminism.
Yet I specifically recall being notified that "libertarian feminism"
was not feminism. Identifying as such would mean prohibition
from posting in that forum.
Is it about identifying as a feminist, or meeting objective criteria
to actually be one?
I don't plan to post in that forum, but this strikes me as
inconsistent. It suggests to me that "feminist" is a clique
that limits who may join. Contrast that with the "Men's
Issues" forum, which is open to everyone...& of interest
to none in since long ago, BTW.
Feminist: Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, cultural, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment.
I once searched & found about 2 dozen flavors of feminism.
Yet I specifically recall being notified that "libertarian feminism"
was not feminism. Identifying as such would mean prohibition
from posting in that forum.
Is it about identifying as a feminist, or meeting objective criteria
to actually be one?
I don't plan to post in that forum, but this strikes me as
inconsistent. It suggests to me that "feminist" is a clique
that limits who may join. Contrast that with the "Men's
Issues" forum, which is open to everyone...& of interest
to none in since long ago, BTW.
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metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Equal rights for women across the board.
I don't use that as a label, but yes that's what I am.
Yes, I consider myself a feminist, by which I mean that I support equal rights and equal social and economic opportunities for women. That's a natural consequence of humanism, which disavows all bigotry including misogyny.