2006-08-25 07:02:02 · 13 answers · asked by Aurora 4 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I propose a course on language and semantics first of all. If we learn to read what is said and what is implied we might be able to change how we think. The old example of "Man shoots Neighbor's Wife" headline is a good tool to illustrate how what we say reveals how we think and vice versa. Something as inocuous as a semantics course taught in high school might do well to promote a fair understanding for all.
2006-08-25 14:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by SnakEve 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think what we need are masculinists, for men's rights. I am for it, and I would like to find others for it. Men are suppressed in a lot of ways too. I know this very well. Emotionally suppressed, they have high expectations, etc. I am also a feminist. And a lesbian. And I would rather be a dude. But I don't think that makes me a horrible person like everybody claims it should. On the second half, I don't believe that women are better nurturers, etc. etc. Some of the best and well-qualified parents I know are a gay couple. Also, I think that the stereotype for genders that you listed (Women are emotional, men are not, men are aggressive, women are not) only encourages bias and profiling. This is why I'm considered masculine, when really, I'm just me. I put myself out there as proof, only because it's convenient, and it's what I know. I am not a good nurturer. I hate children. And the only emotion I readily display are aggression and happiness. I am aggressive and rude and thoughtless. All 'masculine' traits. Think a little. Gender does not dictate one's traits. :) And sadly, the history of the world is women NOT trying to overcome the social boundaries. Whether they were set by men or not is moot, but overall, stop trying to take the blame. Nobody is blaming you. Society and religion as a whole has set our expectations too high. Cheers!
2016-03-17 02:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm, my answer is biased. I'm telling you this upfront. Not sexist, but definitely biased.
John had some good points. How many women will trust each other enough to work together in large groups.
Women are often much more competitive with women than men are with men.
And nice definitely hasn't helped me at all either. Egotistical men are much higher on the relationship scale.
Nice guys women like to settle with, bad boys women like to cheat with...
For me, when most women stop using their femininity to get out of work then I'll will be interested.
Equally, when Men stop using their egos to run the world, then more women might stop using femininity.
I have witnessed both. What irritates me most, is when people in positions of power let people get away with it.
In retrospect, men and women are not equal. But People of both sexes can be treated equal and given equal opportunity. That is the key in my opinion.
Lol, guess I'm interested more than I think I am ; ) Good luck
2006-08-25 07:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by elliott 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Part of the problem is caused by women themselves.
Try being a good guy and see how many dates you DON'T get.
Sorry but women need to figure out their message before you actually start trying to get men to understand it.
It's just been my experience that many women still want the old cave man or bad boy around.
And by the way if men are already in power so much and I'm not really sold that we really are then what's in it for us to cause us to want to give up that power and take on more feminist views?
Please don't get me wrong, I fully believe in the necessity for equality but women as a gender could easily take the power they so much desire very easily if they would just get their act together within their own gender before woring about the male geneder.
Just my opinon.
2006-08-25 07:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by John 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Men don't care about feminism or any other women's issues. More women need to be aware of their own issues, as well as their rights. More women need to work on their self-esteem and to conduct themselves in such a way that men have no choice but to treat them with respect.
2006-08-25 07:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm...I'm no man, but here's my 2 cents.
1) Change the term. Men don't like the feminine term. Men don't want, and shouldn't have to, deny their masculinity for us.
2) Change the current feminist man-hating. Most feminists in the media are always praising women and insulting men. No wonder men don't like feminists, (lol neither do I). Would you join a male chauvinistic group?! lol I think not.
2006-08-25 10:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by woman_of_tomorrow 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
women were created to assist men not be equal to us. the real issue is about people accepting their role as a human being. queens do not behead kings. women have grown more masculine while men have grown more femanine. men were assigned as HEAD of the household. the problem is men has gotten lazy and women want more power than theyre supposed to have. men should lead and women should support and assist.
2006-08-25 07:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by bobo 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What? Is that anything like you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar?
2006-08-25 07:07:20 · answer #8 · answered by Annie R 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just tell them lots of single women will be in attendance.
2006-08-25 07:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
do it durring half time of the superbowl
2006-08-25 07:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by Bobby the WOOD Heenan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋