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In reply to the discussion: Is it possible for a man to be a feminist? [View all]el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)beyond myself. I don't think my position is extreme out out there - rather I think it is pretty common. Look at the poll results.
It is perhaps unfortunate that the term Feminist exists as it does - again - I can support Civil Rights or Gay Rights without claming to be the voice of black people or gay people. It seems like what would be best is if the term feminist were disentangled from the concept of womans rights.
I feel like i'm arguing in a minefield, but seeking understanding is worth the risk.
At any rate, there are perhaps two problems with two ideal terms.
Woman's rights - which means bringing economic and legal and political equality to woman, and
Feminism, which means reversing patriarchy and other negative conditionings - looking at what our culture means and how it harms woman.
You argue that men can support the former, but should have a very limited role in the latter - is that understanding correct?
Bryant