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In reply to the discussion: If you think Feminism is not pro men, [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)Don't twist my words...
I am more of an egalitarian. My version of equality is everyone is treated the same way regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or economic class. I treat every person in life the way I want to be treated. That's just how I was raised. I do not advocate for one group of people over another. No one is better than anyone else. We are all born as human beings and that is what we should all be treated as such.
Feminism today...I dont know. By definition of the dictionary Im a feminist because I believe in gender equality. But in my view, feminists tend to advocate more for one gender over another. And that's sort of violating my personal beliefs. I understand that women have more disadvantages and more work needs to be done on that side of the equation. But that doesn't mean male issues should be ignored or depressed, which they frequently are in most feminist circles. Men and boys have problems in this country too. Men and boys are victims of gender stereotypes as well. Those issued are ignored because most feminists are fighting as if it's still the 1920s. Feminism was useful in that way back then because the patriarchy was much more powerful and easy to target. Today, it's fractured into little pieces throughout society. It's not so easy to target now. And it hides.
Women in my family were always quite strong and smart. Majority of them are liberal, voted for Obama, and support equality. But not a one of them would identify as a "feminist" if you ask them.