I really think it depends. Feminism in and of itself isn't illogical or ridiculous, however a lot of people are, and some of those just happen to be the most outspoken, especially in the world of blogging. I think this new radical feminism is a joke and is serving no purpose aside from dividing women and men and putting ridiculous notions in people's heads.
If you're a moderate feminist who actually takes time to look at both sides of the issues and stand on a more egalitarian platform, you're okay in my book.
I would vote that we scrap feminism entirely in place of egalitarianism, but I do still think it's important to have that focus group on women's issues. But instead of complaining about that beer advert or this movie or that stupid, irrelevant issue, we should be focusing the feminist movement on those parts of the world where women are still second class citizens.
Those radical feminists often disguise misandry with some weak rationale. I wouldn't even call them true feminists, they are supremacists using the feminist movement as an opportunity to find equally sexist people to support their ideas.
I also think you made a good point about the issues that deserve the greatest attention. It's pretty established now that empowerment of women in poor countries through education and law has a positive impact on those struggling societies both socially and economically. As much as damaging stereotypes and imagery in Western media warrant attention, it all looks kind of secondary compared to serious inequality and oppression in other parts of the world.
Is it normal that I find men who hold feminist beliefs repulsive?
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I really think it depends. Feminism in and of itself isn't illogical or ridiculous, however a lot of people are, and some of those just happen to be the most outspoken, especially in the world of blogging. I think this new radical feminism is a joke and is serving no purpose aside from dividing women and men and putting ridiculous notions in people's heads.
If you're a moderate feminist who actually takes time to look at both sides of the issues and stand on a more egalitarian platform, you're okay in my book.
I would vote that we scrap feminism entirely in place of egalitarianism, but I do still think it's important to have that focus group on women's issues. But instead of complaining about that beer advert or this movie or that stupid, irrelevant issue, we should be focusing the feminist movement on those parts of the world where women are still second class citizens.
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Well said.
Those radical feminists often disguise misandry with some weak rationale. I wouldn't even call them true feminists, they are supremacists using the feminist movement as an opportunity to find equally sexist people to support their ideas.
I also think you made a good point about the issues that deserve the greatest attention. It's pretty established now that empowerment of women in poor countries through education and law has a positive impact on those struggling societies both socially and economically. As much as damaging stereotypes and imagery in Western media warrant attention, it all looks kind of secondary compared to serious inequality and oppression in other parts of the world.