Has feminism become what it once strove against?

Question

I have always appreciated women. Both emotionaly, mentally, and physically, (which is natural). If I have a question about women, I research it, or ask a female. I do not assume to know how a woman thinks. I do not assume to know what menstruation feels like. I do not assume to know the pains of pregnancy. I do not assume to know why woman can be so much more emotional, (in my experience, only). I do not assume to know why women are far more expresive than men, (again, in my experience, only).These are topics I would research, and ask women about, (I prefer a talk with a woman rather than research). In my logic, women are women, not men. Simple truth, but it slips the minds of many.

Yet, some, (not all) feminists try to dictate masculinity to men. Some feminists try to tell men when they are insecure. Some try to explain to men their hormones, mentality, and emotion.

Why not ask men? Why not let men define masculine, manhood, male insecurity, and answer the questions about men?

Answer 1

I agree. I would be insulted if someone spoke to me with absolute authority about how I was feeling and acting, and why. How the heck could you know better than me? And treating men with the same respect shouldn't be any different. I really don't think its a gender thing so much as a people thing, but that's my opinion.

In my experience, men are unpredictable and loud. I'm pretty boring and don't raise my voice. Asking why is better than telling why.

From a clinical psychology perspective there are times to point out to another person how they're acting, so that they can be mindful and change it. This is different from grouping.

Grouping the person ("you're just like all men, selfish and hairy," for example) places them in a corner psychologically, where they feel bound to their generalizations, that they can't change or be anything more than that. People are fragile, and if you say something loud and long enough even a happy and healthy brain will start to think of itself otherwise. I think that's relevant, you may not, FWIW.

Answer 2

Feminism has always been a vehicle to de-masculinize men, while strenghtening women. It contains a strong presence of Lesbianism, and it confuses men. Many poor guys don't know how to act anymore.

Real women regret the effects of feminism on men today. Todays metro man, and the expanding homosexual population are a direct result of it. Real women dont want a man prettier than them, or a man that spends more time in front of a mirror than Liberace. Real women dont respect a man that cries (too much) either. Although the knuckle dragger is not right either, women dont want the modern day "civilized" wimp either.

Answer 3

Well, I dont know how to answer that question; however, I do have a statement I wish to share. Men are men; Men will always be superior to women. Women think that they can outsmart men, but in reality, I believe men are smarter than women. Well, I say that because I live in Laredo, a city not known for having smart people.

Answer 4

I think in some cases(hopefully most), more women today are becoming more ASSERTIVE; many men confuse that with being AGGRESSIVE and that challenges their "manhood/masculinity"; women also tend to see in a multidimensional way while men seem to be more one dimensional in thought; it's like the old "I know it when I see it" saying; women today aren't afraid to challenge thoughts or ideas while in the past they went along with the "yes dear" approach because, God forbid you should disagree with your man. Does any of that make sense to you?

Answer 5

I guess I was raised the old fashioned by my grandparents....I was raised that women kept the home, raised the kids and paid the bills....The man worked and provided for his home and family. Now days its totally different in the world...I have never had to work, I stay home and raise my kids, keep my home and my husband is still the king of my castle....My daughter on the other hand will be a woman of her own...