Do you consider yourself a feminist and if not, why not, when so much in society still degrades women?

Question

Women’s wages average just 75 cents to every dollar a man makes.

Both women and men deserve more, not less, leisure time--particularly today, when U.S. workers on average are working a month longer per year than they did 30 years ago.

Creating public catering establishments, nurseries, kindergartens are just a few basic steps which can really emancipate women, really lessen and abolish their inequality with men as regards their role in social production and public life.

Why are so many people afraid to ask for such meger improvements on our daily lives?

Answer 1

This is something I have been asking myself for a long time.

Everything you said and more is absolutely correct. The thing that bothers me the most is: men know this. And not only do men know this, they for some crazy reason get upset when the subject comes up.

I mean if you know that women are considered less in this society and you know that women make less for the same jobs and you know that women still don't have equal rights, then why in the hell do you get upset when asked about it? As though, someone were trying to take something from you or something. I just don't get that at all.

Here is an example that my sister experienced a few years ago: she went through a divorce. My mother's house was in her name and my mother sold the house so my sister had to file the paperwork. My sister's exhusband had to sign off on the paperwork even though his name was nowhere on the deed or financing, etc... He blackmailed 5 grand out of her over that for something he never paid a penny on.

Now get this... we were told that in my state, NC, ONLY the MAN has that right. If he had been the one selling a house where her name was not on the deed etc... then he would not have had to get her to sign off on it.

In today's times, the women work all day too just like the man but then we come home, cook dinner, make sure the kid's homework is done, do the dishes, straighten up the house, bath the kids, etc... While the husband is usually either sitting on the couch watching sitcoms, playing on the computer, or maybe out tinkering with his car in the garage.

And men STILL get upset when you bring this stuff up. I personally think the male brain is what is wrong with this world. They truly feel they are 'entitled' to be treated better than women just because they are men...

The world would be a much better place if we got rid of all the male leaders of this planet. We wouldn't have all this 'cock' fighting over stupid crap.

Funny how when you start talking about 'equality' ppl start calling you a socialist. Also, there have been many many studies of the hostility a woman has to go through in professional male dominated areas. IE, my sister is a mechanical engineer and you would be amazed at the crap she has to tolerate.

Answer 2

I am not a feminist other than in the most basic sense of the word. (I am feminine, thus I am automatically a feminist).

As for your issues... the wage thing is patently false. You're basing that on data that includes working mothers, part-timers, women who have reentered the job market, etc. The simple fact is that most women put their families first and that affects their pay. Should a man who has been on a job longer or not taken time out to raise children be paid the same as the mother who is new to the job? How is that fair to the man? If you look just at the pay of women who have the same education and have not had "family" in the "way" of their careers, you'll see that the pay rates are practically equal (I think we're down about 2 cents on the dollar).

Sure we deserve more leisure time, but we've done a lot of it to ourselves. Mommy doens't have to spend all afternoon taxiing her kiddies to soccer, gymnastics, music, karate, etc. Many families could live just fine if mom (or dad) stayed home, they CHOOSE not to; just as we CHOOSE not to make that leisure time.

Who pays for these "public catering establishments, nurseries, and kindergartens"? You know that having your kid raised by a daycare is nowhere near as good as having mom or dad raise it, right? Why are you willing to pawn that duty off on others?

Having children is not a DUTY, it is a CHOICE. If you are not prepared to make the sacrifices for your children, DON'T HAVE THEM. And certainly don't expect "society" to take care of your choice.

Why are so many people afraid to make the basic changes necessary to improve their lives?

JEFBEV is hands down the best answer.

Answer 3

I am not a feminist. But I believe that women have the right to more. I think one reason people are scared is because they dont want be judged by the opposit sex. Women dont like being judged for what they can or cant do. And alot of men do that, they judge us for looks and abilities. But everytime we ask for more we just end up being put down and or fired for asking for more. In the workplace i dont demand equality i demand respect. And if i dont get it then I push harder for the respect that I do deserve.

Answer 4

"in case you've been a guy, you've been outta success. the overall survival price for men become 20%. for women persons, it become seventy 4%" i'd say the sizable become finished of feminists. Feminists favor equality in uncomplicated phrases at the same time as it matches, on a sinking deliver feminists see no difficulty with "women persons first".

Answer 5

First, I am female.

No I don't consider myself a feminist, at least not in the modern sense with the wackos of NOW. Below is a list of my beliefs.

1. I believe that women are equal to men and should be treated equally. That also means that women should be treated the same in domestic abuse situations, sexual abuse situations, and child custody. They should not have the advantage that they do in these cases. Women should not be automatically given the children in divorces - they are not always the best parent.

2. In rape cases if the accused is identified in the media then the accuser should also be identified. Too many women make fake accusations and are able to hide while the men's lives are destroyed. If they don't want to be identified then the men shouldn't be either unless they are convicted. In that case take out a huge billboard advertisement. Until then they are innocent until proven guilty.

3. If women want to do jobs that have traditionally been men's jobs (i.e. firefighter, police, etc.) then they should be required to pass the EXACT same physical requirements. The requirements should never be lowered. In the real world they will be wrestling with suspects or rescuing people from burning buildings. Those realities don't change because a woman responds therefore they should be just as able to handle the situation as men.

4. Your statement "women's wages average just 75 cents to every dollar a man makes" is disingenuous. For one there are women who make much more than men. I make more than my husband. It also doesn't take into account that women take time off for pregnancy, raising children, etc. During that time the men are continuing to work and better themselves at their jobs. Why should a woman who took 5 years off expect to make as much as a man who worked during that time? Once factors like this are accounted for your statement now longer holds water.

5. Women don't need to be emancipated and quite frankly I'm offended at the suggestion that I need to be. You are arrogant to think that by "catering" to women with nurseries emancipates them.

6. No one "deserves" more leisure time. Sure everyone would like that but there are obligations in life that prevent too much play time. Women don't need this leisure time. It smacks of arrogance to say that they need time off like they are too weak to own up to their obligations.

7. Give specific examples of "abolish their inequality with men as regards their role in social production and public life". I can't relate to what you are saying since I am a productive member of society.

8. I don't like the discrimination against men that is so rampant in our society and it is promoted by the feminists. All men are not evil creatures trying to keep women down. They do not abuse and rape women. This stereotype needs to go. Along the same lines women are not victims of anything but their own choices. The feminists treat all women as if they are too stupid to make good choices for themselves and that they need to be saved from the evil men. This is ridiculous.

9. Women don't need nurseries. If they choose to raise a family then it is their responsibility and their husband's responsibility to take care of those children. It is not society's responsibility.

10. Women need to quit acting like being a single mom is a badge of honor. It is disgusting that they think that depriving their child of a father is somehow dignified.

Just a few thoughts for you. The feminist movement has done more to hurt women than help them. Women are not victims and are responsible for their own lives. Too many today are wimps who claim to be abused and mistreated at every turn. Women in my grandmother's generation were strong. They ran the country during WWII while the men were off risking their lives to save this great country. They didn't scream about discrimination. They weren't wimps. They were strong role models. Women today should look to them and not the feminists who are trying to destroy us.

Answer 6

women aren't the only ones on the bottom anyone middle class and down makes a penny on the dollar or less than your wealthy class. the fraction you submitted is not so big now and if we can work on helping the middle class get to the wealthy class who cares about 75 cent to a dollar if everyone is making a million a year

Answer 7

depends on which occupation you have. i stand to get a job easier because i'm a female in science, but i still might make less unless i speak up. it's up to women to speak up and fight for equal treatment. sometimes that involves lawyers.

Answer 8

I think that I am Anti-Feminist. I think women are smarter than men and make better managers. They are the best thing since sliced bread.

Answer 9

So basically what you are suggesting is that the United States become more socialist, is that correct?

Answer 10

Boo-Boooooooo Hoo-Hooo!!!!