Gender Studies - September 2007

The antagonist of feminism is obviously men and whether or not it was intentional, has that general view of men lead to the discrimintion of men in society today and the effort to portray them as batterers.
And in the process of vilifying men has our society given women a free pass when they do wrong?

2007-09-08 16:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where is all of this power women are alleged to have?

"**** I think most men and women already are supportive of the idea of equality between the sexes. Supporting an abstract idea is one thing, however, putting it into practice is quite another. ****"

If the majority of women really wanted equal rights, don't you realize they would only need a fraction of men to agree with them to have acquired their Equal Rights? So where's the pudding?

Shingoshi Dao

2007-09-08 16:30:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think women should be considered as minorities??

2007-09-08 15:16:56 · 15 answers · asked by tripleateam 2

to be submissive to thier boyfriends/husbands?
Want to be housewives
want men to take the lead and be head of the household
How do feminists view other women who don't agree that men taking the lead is wrong?

2007-09-08 15:01:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently when I was driving at night with my cousin, she noticed something I kept doing. Everytime I pass a house at night with its lights on and curtains open I slow down and totally gawk. I don't know what I'm looking for, or why I even look for that matter.

Do you like to look too? Do you know why? Have you ever seen anything interesting??

I also like to go to open houses (especially in my neighborhood) even though I am not in the market to buy. I usually have something prescripted to tell the agent, like oh we're looking for more space or such.

I also go to estate sales just to see the inside of the home! Sometimes I'll buy some junk so I don't look obvious.

Anyone else guilty of this voyeuristic/nosey behaviour?

2007-09-08 13:41:59 · 9 answers · asked by bijou 4

Ok I get the *outward physical* strength argument, as it applies to men being "stronger"

Yet why do we ignore women's *internal physical* strength, such as our stronger immune systems and longer life-spans?

Is outward physical strength seen as the superior assest simply because it is a male dominated attribute?

If attributes were reversed, would internal physical strength be seen as superior?

Do these differences imply biological equality, not inequality, in that what one lacks the other has, and vice-versa?

2007-09-08 10:14:16 · 24 answers · asked by Devil's Advocette 5

"In the course of our struggle, and as part of it, we will reeducate men who have been brainwashed into believing that women are naturally the inferior sex due to some flaws in their biological makeup. Men will have to learn that, in the hierarchy of oppressions created by capitalism, their chauvinism and dominance is another weapon in the hands of the master class for maintaining its rule. The exploited worker, confronted by the even worse plight of his dependent housewife, cannot be complacent about it - he must be made to see the source of the oppressive power that has degraded them both."

Please read the whole source if you answer.

http://www.marxists.org/archive/reed-evelyn/1970/caste-class-sex.htm

2007-09-08 09:04:41 · 15 answers · asked by kj 3

If this is true...exactly what is wrong with it? I only ask because that's the standard line in this forum--feminists don't want equality, they want to be superior. So, do you think it's true? And I would appreciate some legitimate research to back the statement up if that's at all possible. Thank you.

2007-09-08 07:43:05 · 23 answers · asked by teeleecee 6

Does this involve a totally different set of muscles? Is it polite to ask a woman to slam the door for you?!

2007-09-08 07:28:22 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-08 06:47:33 · 14 answers · asked by maria s 1

Consistantly put himself i a postion where he makes other men appear idiotic including himself for the most part?
I don't know about the rest of you blokes but this boy doesn't represent my views at all. Yet he pretends to be the voice of all men??? I want no part of him but I do love the way the ladies are so victorious over him attempts at debate. Keep up the good work girls!!!!!

2007-09-08 05:41:29 · 13 answers · asked by John 3

I know, you're not bossy yourself, but which gender do you hear bossing the other around more or hear about from friends/family/etc..?

2007-09-08 04:48:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-08 04:09:40 · 20 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3

Why do so many women prefer men who treat them like crap? So many women line up for relationships with ******* which is bluntly obvious to them and everyone else but act so surprised when they end up being screwed.

I'm not thinking of starting to treat women crappy or anything. I'm in a happy serious relationship with a wonderful woman, but even she doesn't understand this. I was just curious about this phenomenon about women who are attracted to players, criminals and the like. Why is it like that?

It seems so stupid for me but some of these women I really respect and admire. Some say its the excitement, but its a no brainer considering the emotional and physical abuse. What's the deal?

Pardon the manner of the question, I just wanted to get it across clearly.

2007-09-08 03:39:24 · 12 answers · asked by carlo r 3

Do woman know how sexy they are if they are genuinly nice ?

2007-09-07 19:08:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My bf & I live together 3 yrs now, I act as though I am married to him, but financially everything is seperate he recently has asked me to fit him into my budget, since he takes care of the living stuff, his house I still live out of boxes, the electric and phone, I take care of the groceries for two weeks, I work at a hospital for 12 hr shifts at 830 at night I get home. we dont see each other much he works at night he questions my schedual seems like he wants me to work more hours. I dont understand this it seems to me as though he doesnt want to see me he always reminds me he is single but that he loves me and swears he isnt seeing any one and all but when i open the door for disscussion to talk about my concerns he tells me his love for me and he doesnt want me to go so this all confuses me and I dont really know what he wants today he said were roomates and boyfriend & girlfriend I want more of a solid commitment

2007-09-07 18:44:07 · 15 answers · asked by laura w 2

Men,

at what point do we have to take a serious stand. Let be honest, for years, women were discriminated against. They deserve equal rights and equal opportunities.

But now it is men who are discriminated against. Women have to meet lesser standards in physical jobs such as the military and police officers. Thus, more qualified men are losing their jobs.

Feminists have convinced lawmakers that women and men are completely equal, even though thousands of years of biology proves the top men will always be stronger than the top women, and thus, jobs based almost exclusviely on physical strength are going to be dominated by men. Yet, women have taken those jobs away from men with these discriminatroy laws.

In all honesty men, at some point we have to draw the line. This is not fair. Just because women were discriminated against does not give them a right to discriminate against us. Any thoughts on how to address this problem??

2007-09-07 18:16:17 · 21 answers · asked by mcentee34 2

Why would a 36 year old man be interested in a 23 year old young woman?
1) Sex (easy target because she's young and dumb)

2) He's too immature to deal with a woman his own age

3) Other (explain please)

I'm asking because I've been going out with a 36 year old man and when I stopped and thought about it, it seems really strange. I'm mature for my age, but at the end of the day, I still live at home & am just starting my life.

2007-09-07 17:49:23 · 22 answers · asked by o.O 1

2007-09-07 17:33:41 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/good_wife%27s_guide

2007-09-07 14:32:46 · 18 answers · asked by ice 2

How do you believe feminism, no fault devorce, single mother families and political correctness has directly affected how stuffed the values, honest and commitment are in society today.

2007-09-07 13:37:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-07 12:52:41 · 14 answers · asked by Belzetot 5

2007-09-07 12:25:29 · 21 answers · asked by Molisa (Aspiring Model) 3

What does that mean?

Children are obedient (or at least we'd like them to be), but why would a grown woman need to be obedient?
Also, please state whether or not your ideals are informed by religious convictions.

2007-09-07 11:18:53 · 18 answers · asked by wendy g 7

MORE REPUBLICANS SATISFIED WITH SEX LIVES THAN DEMOCRATS
http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/News/story?id=180291

Of those involved in a committed relationship, who is very satisfied with their relationship?
Republicans -- 87 percent; Democrats -- 76 percent

Who is very satisfied with their sex life?
Republicans -- 56 percent; Democrats -- 47 percent

The poll analysis also reveals who has worn something sexy to enhance their sex life:
Republicans -- 72 percent; Democrats -- 62 percent

When asked whether they had ever faked an orgasm, more Democrats (33 percent) than Republicans (26 percent) said they had.

Considering the vast majority of feminists vote democrat, how much would you say feminists are skewing the results here?

2007-09-07 11:07:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Of course there are the liberal feminists, such as Gloria Steinem, and then there are the Libertarian feminists, like Camille Paglia. I have never heard of any conservative feminists. Have you?

2007-09-07 11:07:39 · 3 answers · asked by MaryCheneysAccessory 6

2007-09-07 09:58:39 · 10 answers · asked by summer 3

Why is it that so many feminists seem to equate promiscuity with independance? I mean, what does one really have to do with the other? Can't you be an independant woman vertically? I say that feminists equate the two because they've always been at the forefront of the so-called revolution.

2007-09-07 08:52:55 · 17 answers · asked by rachel m 4

So apparently now random male airline workers are also authorized to tell women what they can and can't wear: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/braun/20070905-9999-1m5braun.html . A girl was almost kicked off her flight to Tucson, AZ, for wearing a white miniskirt. Welcome to the Middle East.

Aww, poor airline workers, all distracted by women's clothes because, as we know, men are just brainless sex fiends who can't control themselves with beautiful women around.

This is absolutely horrifying and simply outrages me. It is plain and obvious sex-based discrimination and - I would even go so far as to say - harassment. Her skirt was NOT obscene; with her legs crossed, you couldn't see a thing. Even if her skirt was obscene, NO ONE would be able to see it while she was SITTING DOWN on the plane. Her top was more than modest. I plan to write to this woman to encourage her to file charges. Is this not completely outrageous?

2007-09-07 08:41:45 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

is your woman's intuition?

2007-09-07 06:32:31 · 9 answers · asked by Frances B 2