Men: Has Women's Liberation Gone Too Far?

Question

1) Do you feel more masculine when women are more feminine?

2) Do you think that women have emasculated men in their attempts at equal opportunity and equal rights?

3) Are men more "inclined to step up to the plate" if a woman wasn't always trying to out hit you?

Additional thoughts?

Do you think women's liberation as it was intended has taken a wrong turn in any way?

KAITLYN:
Well, you sure are a beautiful example of femininity with your abrasive tone, foul mouth and stubborn approach to dialog.

Actually, I think your post serves my question well. It is ridiculous that a woman should have such a fighting spirit as to lower herself to such vulgarities.

On the otherhand, true femininity is when a woman maintains her tasteful and charming female attributes while earning the respect she deserves for them. Better luck next time my dear.

Answer 1

I don't think it's women's lib that has emasculated men. I think it's that in the course of "fairness" men have been asked and required to give up core personality traits. The raw untamed aggression that men used to have has been bread out of them and replaced by politically correct niceties to make society more fair. I know that in America the slogan used to be "land of the free, home of the brave." The character traits that are desired to secure freedom (protective nature) have been replaced by a desire to debate and talk. Similarly the character traits that would show bravity (adventure minus fear) have been replaced by a desire to be "nice" and not "rock the boat"

It is an interesting question though. I'm not against women's liberation by any means. Somewhere along the line though, I do see that women and men are just different. Rather than cherish these differences and nourish them, women's lib movements (some not all) have had a tendency to change a man into more of a woman's image. How you may ask. Who is the first woman in a man's life, and what does she teach him? And where is the father to pass down an "image" to his son? I do see that there is a rise in men not "brave" enough to stick out marriages and be an active part in their child's life. They have become feminine in the way they would provide and support their family (in whatever form.) Among those small things and so many others I see a correlation between the decrease of "masculine liberation" and the way society has changed. I wonder if things would be different if the differences between men and women were not sought to be equal.. but be judged on individual merit.

Answer 2

I can't see that the ongoing quest for equal treatment for women has in any way harmed me as a man; if anything, it makes our society stronger, and that's good for both men and women. My wife and I are true partners and enjoy a relationship that is far richer than it would have been, say, a hundred years ago, and I know we're both the better for it. That said, I will admit that I feel more comfortable around women who aren't afraid to show their femininity. I like showing respect by opening doors and pulling out chairs, but I would never presume to order for my wife or any other woman; women are more than intelligent enough to make up their own minds.

So, by the numbers.

1) Yes
2) No
3) No

Answer 3

No, it hasn't gone too far.
"women's liberation" isn't about NOT being feminine, or emasculating men -- it's about insuring women have the *choice* to do what they want. For some women that choice will be a traditional role, for some it'll be full-time work and control in a relationship, for others something in-between. The point is, only the "traditional" role is open to women if it's forced on them, and that's just wrong. Women are free to choose how to live their lives, which was the whole point of women's lib. I don't feel threatened by that in any way.

Answer 4

The liberation of women has been a success has it gone to far I would say no and yes. For the first question do I feel more masculine when women are more feminine No I just feel as they love or like me. To anwser the second question nevermined NO! The thirdont really know how to anwser this question.

Answer 5

Sounds like you have already made up your mind so I'll save my input and not engage in throwing my "pearls to swine". Also, “Women's Liberation" is a term created by men with superiority complexes and has NOTHING to do with the Feminist movement. Additionally if you think admitted feminist which include the following beautiful women: Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett, Jody Foster, Angelina Jolie and many other beautiful women including myself are less "feminine" than the women who kiss men's azzes and willingly allow themselves to be exploited than you are even dumber than your question makes you appear to be.

Answer 6

This is a fair question.

As a woman I wonder if i'm coming across to agressive and does this turn men off......I wonder sometimes if i have to downplay my achievements in order to get a man or pretend i don't know things so that a man feels like a man.....

I can't believe I said that,
anyway.......i think this is a great topic for discussion.

Answer 7

There's no one more feminine than an intelligent and energetic woman who respects herself enough to insist upon living a full and equal life.

Thank God for feminists!

Answer 8

I do not think it is womens lib that is a problem, I think it is peoples attitude in general.. Men and women....

My husband is the head of the household, I respect him and he respects my opinion.

I have a job in construction that is traditionally held by men and my husband is proud of me and brags about me...He loves the money I bring home.

He still protects me from things that go bump in the night and he opens jars for me.

Answer 9

I think yall still got some ways to go yet. We still not equals.

Answer 10

way too far, I mean c'mon the middle age white male stands no chance in society... I know what your thinking too... down with the man.. lol