Why does feminism get so much crap?

So surfing the internet earlier, I came across a video of a woman getting punched. She was visibly hurt and had passed out from her injuries. It was pretty disturbing to say the least. Anywho, I scrolled down to look at the comments and BOOM tons of comments bashing feminists and women. A guy actually had the nerve to say "women want equal rights, right?" I have to admit I got pretty peeved off at his comment.

Is this how people actually feel? I'm a woman and I weigh considerably lighter, have less muscle mass, and I'm shorter than most guys. It's not like I would be able to defend myself against a 200lb guy, how is physically hurting a woman at all equal. I don't think it's right for anyone to be punched but the way people were reacting to that video suggested that they were blaming women in general. Being equal doesn't make violence acceptable.

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  • Dulse.

    What you're reading in the comments is a small but vocal minority, usually with more extreme views.

    Don't worry. :)

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  • thegypsysailor

    I don't know about the vid you saw, but if someone wants equal rights then it should pertain to all of everything, not just selective issues.
    Most femlibbers want selective rights, which just isn't right. All or nothing.
    Beyond that, no one likes radicals of any ilk, and the femlibbers are some of the most irrational radicals in the modern world.

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  • I don't condone violence of any kind. But a lot of what makes up the modern idea of "feminism" is a bunch of bullshit. There are some normal women left and occasionally you can run into one, but the majority of them are sadly very much swept away with a lot of what "feminism" is. It encourages women to promote equality but women today only promote it when there is a direct (career) benefit. That same women isn't quick to pull out her purse to pay for her meal.

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  • bihubby

    I think most feminest I know want to change eavery one to be like them, then if you do change they get mad at you and call you a hippacret

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  • green_boogers

    Life long misogyny is usually the result of having a bad Mom.

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    • Holzman_67

      Profound

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      • green_boogers

        I suppose.

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  • What video are you talking about, exactly?

    Anyway, feminism gets a lot of flak for many reasons, from their lies to their blatant bigotry. Look at things like Shirtsstorm, manspreading, and so on.

    What also irritates me about feminists is when some will say in response to someone pointing out sexist feminists "well not all feminists are like that"...Well, ok...But why aren't you targeting those sexist feminists like you do sexist men?

    Bleh, I'm heading off on a rant. I'll just link this which will explain a few reasons why feminism is dislikes:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXIjLJWHJUo

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  • charli.m

    My guess is a) trolls b) cunts or c) guys who have seen too many "feminists" who are morons trying to justify their own hate filled agenda.

    But mostly the first two, for the situation you've described.

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    • Cunts, one of them looked like dog the bounty hunter.

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  • error404

    Well its agreeable that by definition feminism demands equality but the group that is the loudest amongst feminist is the one which focus on insane and mundane topics and speak bullshit. One might argue that the loudest group isn't the largest and many feminists demand equality but the loudest group represents the movement on any platform. So if you associate the word feminist with yourself for a third person who has encountered mostly the loudest group you will be judged by the standards set by the loudest group. So the feminists don't get the shit psuedofeminist who are loud and associate themselves with the feminist movement get the shit. Ignore spelling mistakes and non existent terms. Peace.

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  • Daisybee

    Woman are generally weaker than men. My bfs so much stronger than me if he punched me Id probably die and if I punched him he'd just be like "why did you do that" obviously there are many strong women out there but they have to work at it an lift weights n stuff! Educationally and in the work place we are equal everyone has equal rights and deserves the same respect and responsibilities! But originally back in the day men were the hunters and women were the mothers and house keepers we need to be mentally strong and they need to be physically strong men need looking after! noone should ever be physically violent it's unacceptable to hit man or woman! Women should definitely not think it is okay to hit a man because they think they can't be hit back. I think if a woman ever hits a man the man should just restrain her and call the police she's in the wrong not him but then if a man attacks a woman she most likely can't restrain him and call the police because in most cases he will overpower her and this is where the problem lies. No one knows how to deal with these situations. Best way is to walk away.

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  • ArayaLioness

    A lot of people misunderstand the basic tenants of Feminism and use the irrational extremists of this ideology to "strengthen" their argument.

    In essence, Feminism is about "Women's rights" and it was when it was first created. Now, there are plenty of people who still believe in women's rights...yet also believe that some rights men NEVER had should happen.

    I am one of them.

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  • zsdworknman

    Equality is great in theory but isn't practical in reality there is no such thing we are all different in innumerable ways so to ask for total equality will never be a reality. For a woman to want to be treated the same as a man she would be in some cases expected to deal with some physically demanding situations that very few women are capable of if at all. Life is as fair as you make it pretty much . Oh and don't hit women it's bad.

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  • dirtybirdy

    Because most people are doing it wrong.

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    • Fall_leaves

      Agreed, I think some people use feminism to fuel there own agenda. Making other women feel bad for wearing makeup or wearing a bra, misusing the word. I mean I'm fine if my boobs aren't out in public, I don't feel the urge to pull off my top in protest of this "injustice".

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      • shuggy-chan

        Damnnit, no boobs, I'm out.....lets go kids *leads a group of disappointed male adolescents*

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        • Fall_leaves

          sorry to disappoint :p

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