Is the paternity system feminist?

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  • I don't think this is "feminism", just the legal systems bias that complies with giving men the raw end of the stick.

    I think that paternity tests should be mandatory. That way a man doesn't have to fear a large fallout for assuming dishonesty for his sake, while the ones that are right to assume can get the answers.

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    • Paternity testing should be part of the process by default. It's cheap, non-invasive and important in a society where we value a child's right to be certain of the identity of their biological parents. At the very least an opt-out system rather than opt-in.

      We agree on something! Not often that happens, especially when words like "feminism" get thrown around.

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      • It shall forever be put in stone that this day is where we agreed on something involving feminism. With times like these, a new Messiah wouldn't nearly be a miracle. Lol.

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    • It's not biased against men, it's centered on the best interest of children. This can often cause perceived injustice for both men and women.

      I completely agree that paternity testing should be routine and on an opt-out rather than opt-in basis. However, many men will still end up on the hook for non-bio children if they opt to stick around knowing the child isn't theirs. At least it will be an informed choice though.

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      • If I were a man I sure as hell wouldn't stick around for a baby that wasn't mine.

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    • I also don't agree with most of what you usually have to say about feminism and women in general but I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE 100% with what you're saying here about mandatory paternity testing! I don't think anyone in their right mind would disagree unless they were a two timing, gold digging whore. I can't stand opportunistic women like that; they're human garbage.

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