Poll: can a man be a feminist?

[Eddi]

Edit: I have now changed my mind!

I now think that a man can be a feminist

I see it as a part of the wider human liberation movement

 

[Revoltingest]

I am a man

And I support female liberation

Because I support the all forms of human liberation

And feminism can be classed as a human liberation movement

But I would hesitate to call myself a Feminist

To me, only women can be Feminists

But I do believe that men can become allies of Feminism

I see Feminism as being a woman thing

Although as a man I approve of it very much

Can a trans woman be a feminist?

 

[SalixIncendium]

Anyone who supports equal rights and opportunities for women can identify as a feminist, regardless of gender.

 

[Eddi]

Can a trans woman be a feminist?

I'd say so

 

[Eddi]

I've changed my mind!

I now think men can be!

 

[Valjean]

Define Feminist and you'll have your answer.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Since feminism seems to somewhat be about the abolition of gender roles, I'd say you can, indeed, be a male and feminist.

 

[Estro Felino]

Juridically speaking feminism is any legislative act suitable to remove all the obstacles to the absolute and perfect equality of the two genders.
In all fields of the social and economic life of a nation.
Since so many law-makers who did these acts are males, the answer is yes.

 

[Martin]

Not allowing men to be feminist would be sexist, wouldn't it?

 

[Meow Mix]

Yes, men can be feminists.

Feminism is a humanism. Anyone that wants to change the culture to end social, economic, and political marginalization of women can be a feminist.

 

[Shakeel]

Yes. Men can also be stupid, but should they?

 

[Secret Chief]

Yes. Men can also be stupid, but should they?

Maybe not "should" but you see it everywhere.

 

[Secret Chief]

Edit: I have now changed my mind!

I now think that a man can be a feminist

I see it as a part of the wider human liberation movement

Presumably, if only because one can tick the feminist "DIR" box.

 

[Secret Chief]

Anyone that wants to change the culture to end social, economic, and political marginalization of women can be a feminist.

But do women have the time to do this, after they've done all the cleaning and cooking? And I mean done properly, no skimping.

 

[It Aint Necessarily So]

I have been a feminist since the seventies in the sense that I support gender equality socially and economically, as well as abortion rights.

But not out loud these days, at least not for awhile. The antipathy for men runs high now, especially in the light of the recent anti-abortion legislation in Texas. An expression of support is seen as patronizing and is unwelcome by enough people that one can expect to get his head bitten off for offering it. For now, I'll give them a little space and remain silent in such discussions.

 

[Meow Mix]

I have been a feminist since the seventies in the sense that I support gender equality socially and economically, as well as abortion rights.

But not out loud these days, at least not for awhile. The antipathy for men runs high now, especially in the light of the recent anti-abortion legislation in Texas. An expression of support is seen as patronizing and is unwelcome by enough people that one can expect to get his head bitten off for offering it. I consider myself a feminist and have been since the seventies, but for now, I'll give them a little space and remain silent in such discussions. I think it comes off as patronizing now.

I think this depends on the women in question. It's something of a paradox. It's really easy for women that are active about feminism to get fatigued because it's a constant battle: we know we need to pick our battles, but we try to pick too many because silence is assent. So fatigue breeds bitterness.

I don't think bitterness is helpful, but it's hard to get mad about it because I totally get it. I get fatigued a lot, especially recently. Despite being something of a hothead I try not to be bitter towards other feminists and allies (except TERFs/SWERFs, they can take a vacation to the sun).

I'm thankful when male feminists and allies speak up because it's that much less burden we all have to carry in that constant decision between picking a battle and feeling guilty for being silent even on small matters.

 

[Secret Chief]

TERFs/SWERFs

Aaaah more acronyms.

 

[Meow Mix]

Aaaah more acronyms.

Trans-exclusionary radical feminists and sex work-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs and SWERFs)

 

[Secret Chief]

Trans-exclusionary radical feminists and sex work-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs and SWERFs)

Crumbs. I'm guessing there's a lot of factional infighting? (Just guessing). I'll stick with the SMURFS.

 

[Meow Mix]

Crumbs. I'm guessing there's a lot of factional infighting? (Just guessing). I'll stick with the SMURFS.

To an extent. TERFs and SWERFs are a loud minority. Most modern feminism is intersectional. (Meaning it intersects with other aspects that drive peoples' places in social hierarchy and how they might be affected by systemic and social issues based on radicalization, sexuality, economic status, nationality, religion, language, race, and so on).