I am a right-libertarian. I believe in a very small, very weak government and prefer a laissez-faire approach. I oppose many forms of welfare, labor regulations, subsidies, and social programs.
However, I also believe all humans have equal rights, and that all people should be judged as individuals. In my opinion, men and women should be able to do whatever they want, so long as they have the ability, means, and consent of others involved.
I would like to consider myself a feminist, but it seems that many feminist organizations have a definite left-leaning orientation. Many feminist groups advocate things like universal healthcare, equal pay laws, or special legal protections for women. As a libertarian, I can not support using the state to achieve these goals, just as I would oppose laws against racist speech even though I hate racism.
Can I still be a feminist, if I oppose gender roles and discrimination, but NOT using the state to oppose them? Or must I be a progressive?
2006-09-23
13:14:56
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timm1776
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Gender Studies