Are you a feminist?
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Unfortunatly there is still a way to go for women but we have come a long way thanks to those who have worked hard for our equality
Unfortunately feminist is a dirty word these days. Maybe we need to rebrand ourselves
I’m surprised there isn’t an option for ‘No, I’m for equal human rights, regardless of gender’
I don’t consider myself a feminist, as I think both women and men should have the same rights.
I wouldn’t class myself as a feminst. Rebranding definetly, that bra-burning, no shaving image is doing nothing for them.
Ah Lisa, all that bra burning non shaving ect. ect. was a media construct to make feminism a dirty word,
Go on, try it and see, feel the fear and do it anyway!!!!
I would say I’m a feminist… 100%! I’ve no issues with the word itself… and believe we haven’t even come near achieving equality in so many areas! I see femisism as evolving – not a concrete doctrine from the earlier waves of activism. Yes, I would be attentive to “equal rights regardless of gender” as per siobhan’s comment, this doesn’t seem like a conflict to me. I’ve no time for the media-beloved post-feminism… as the bumper sticker goes.. “I’ll be a post-feminist when we achieve post-patriarchy”
Siobhan,of course you are for equal rights,but the question is, do
women have equal rights?
The answer has to be no if you lift your eyes and look at the plight of our sisters around the World.I think you have answered your own questions .Does that make you a feminist? Go figure
I’m surprised there isn’t an option for ‘No, I’m for equal human rights, regardless of gender’
I find it interesting that something like this could be said about feminism (especially from a woman). I don’t know where the notion exists that feminism equals anti-man.
I would consider myself a feminist, and it’s not something that requires excuses, apologies, or explanations. I’m not well-read in the literature or theories of feminism, I’ll admit (so who knows what “wave” I’m roidin’).
The following phrase sums feminism up fairly well for me: “Feminism: The radical notion that women are human beings, too.”
Feminist and proud. There’s a hell of a way to go to secure equality for all.
As a man I consider myself to be a feminist because I believe in equality for women
Well, I hope there’s nary a scorch mark on your bra, and that you’re entirely depilated.
Just joking: Good man – You rock!
Yes and what a way there is to go ! so hold on to your bras[exception made for Ian !!] after all we need all the support we can get!!!!!
Feminist to the marrow here precisely because “I’m for equal human rights, regardless of gender”
As Click Here says, feminism is all about men and women, not just women. It’s about giving everyone a choice and a chance to do whatever they feel; regardless of gender.
A man who wants to stay at home and mind the kids? Great!
A woman who wants to work and have kids? Fab!
Come one, come all.
And that’s just in the Western world. I feel a rant coming on about the plight of women (and men) elsewhere
I’m certainly a feminist and so is my boyfriend…and I agree with another posting here saying the media is largely to blame for making ‘feminism’ a negative word. I read somewhere recently, the point that any word, associated with femininity and moving towards empowerment would receive the same treatment and probably be ‘dirtied’ in very little time. It upsets me that there are so many things making the successes of feminism very difficult. As feminist Susan Faludi wrote in Backlash… even the economy relies heavily on women feeling insecure and attributing themselves to objects of sexual worth – so that they go out and buy clothes, cosmetics etc. Women behaving like this, fuels a huge percentage of consumer society, and without this behaviour the economy would take a hit. That’s just one of the obstacles…but, people like Susan Faludi, raising awareness about this issue is all part of moving forward. Simply, awareness alone, can be the key to so many great changes.
Loving your work, Phidel: those are excellent points and well made. It really is true that feminism is being (and has long been) made into a “dirty” word; while at the same time the insidiousness that you mention is at full force (preying on women’s insecurities so that we purchase certain products, sexualising absolutely everything, etc.).
P.S. – Feel free to check out our Int’l Women’s Day article here: http://www.gaelick.com/2010/03/women-everything-is-ok-and-nothing-needs-to-change/7711/
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