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In reply to the discussion: Is it possible for a man to be a feminist? [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)in the other thread, per the posts i see you make. i was addressing you. this thread is not about what you said yesterday. and i addressed you in the manner that i think you deserved to be answered, respectfully and appreciating the question. i cannot remember exactly my words but i think it was along the lines that as a person that supports gays and blacks, i do not see myself speaking for them, but a supporter of. and down thread was a little more in that that in the womens movement men tend to take over as the voice, the nature leadership role of a patriarchy society.
in this thread the couple men i am addressing are men that in the past have presented themselves in a consistent manner in womans issue that had me addressing it per their posts and my other experiences that i have had on du with men that have identified themselves as a feminist and then proceeded to use sexist language in order to degrade and shut up women that they did not feel represent their view of feminism.
that is what i am struggling with on defining men as feminist. that is the evolving i am talking about. it is very hard to put into words. but, my approach to you was different than in this thread, because it is different posters. if you read further below, you will have more of an idea where i am coming from.
if a man on du wants to call himself a feminist (and i am not talking to you right now), then so be it. in my book, because he wants the title, when i see so many ways he is not, wont make him so.
but, it is not something i am going to battle. people can call themselves whatever they want.
i was not putting your question yesterday, with what this OP is about and will challenging men to come on this thread claiming their feminism.