Is Feminism the Answer to Female Problems?

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The discussion centers on the complexities of feminism and its role in addressing gender equality. Participants express varying opinions on whether feminism is a complete ideology or simply a movement aimed at achieving equal rights. Some argue that feminism has made significant strides, such as securing voting rights and addressing wage gaps, but also point out that cultural perceptions and systemic issues remain. The conversation highlights the distinction between equality in terms of rights and the differences in capabilities between genders, with some asserting that equality should not imply sameness. There is a recognition that while progress has been made, challenges persist, particularly in societal attitudes and the portrayal of genders in media. The discussion also touches on the need for continued activism, as many believe that true equality has yet to be fully realized. Overall, the dialogue reflects a mix of support for feminist principles while acknowledging ongoing debates about their implications and applications in society.
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I speak the truth when i say i dislike feminists and i dislike women alltogether. I don't want to offend anyone on this forum, but that's what i believe. I believe that women should have the same rights as men do, but we all seriously know, there are some things that a majority of women do better than men, like... um... well... and there are a lot of things that men do better than women, like drive, navigate, build, invent, lead etc.
 
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Philocrat said:
"All People are Equal" is the correct way to put it and this is consistent with the Universalist moral principle or code of conduct. It's about time, more than well-overdue, for women to come out of that depressive and oppressive 'fictional world' invented by men for thousands of years. It's a disgrace that in the 21st century women are still being degraded and treated as the underdogs. That women must become equal with men and with every other groups is in itself a natural law. It must come to pass. However, femininism must never be construed as an Ideology designed to segregate and undermine inter-relationships and peaceful co-existence. Femininism must serve only as a fundamental vehicle for freedom and equilibrium!

Think Nature! May the 'Book of Nature' serve you well and bring you all that is good!

Yes this is all good to say and believe, but as I've been saying, what equality really means at the level of application is not so easily determined. There is much disagreement in these areas, yet none of the opponents would disagree with what you say. I think it's important to realize this because when the picture is painted as if it is so clear how to exercise "equality" then it paints the people who have an opposing opinion on a specific issue as if they are irrational and sexists. This, I believe, is one of the things that breeds unproductive attiudes like the one from this fat person above.
 
  • #33
Kerrie said:
jimmy, you have posted a great post and a good example to a few of those attempting to post here :smile:

i certainly agree that society today is praising the whole "girl power" attitude. i see some of the cartoons on and the attitude of "girls kick a**" is loud and clear for my little girl to see. although i want her to be independent and strong, i certainly don't want her to grow up believing she is of a superior gender either.

male chauvenism certainly still exists. i work with many farmers and maintenance managers in my field, and i would say 1 out 5 of the men have that "good ol' boy" attitude towards me, and they are skeptical about my mechanical abilities. it is so much fun however when i am able to ramble off the problems with their machinery due to a very simple change of their parts (the parts my company makes) because i have a firm grasp of my knowledge. that usually wins their trust and their business back :smile:

Thanks... I probably have nothing valuable to say for the next year or so now though... :smile:
 

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