Is it possible to be a feminist and work as a stripper?

Answer 1

Sex trade workers who are their own bosses would argue that they can stip and are feminists. Feminism represents women being able to shake off the oppression of male domination. If women dominate men(alleging no moral judgement) through the use of men`s own weaknesses, then they in effect meet the criteria for feminist membership...naked or not.

Answer 2

I don't think it is.

A feminist sees stripping as demeaning because a woman is using her body to earn money by having other people see them as nothing more than entertainment (at best). They may even see it as demeaning to the "fools" who would spend their money on looking at someone else's body. Femininst don't want anyone demeaned in these ways.

Many may believe that while a young woman has made the decision on her own to do this for money she may have been exploited or abused as a child in order to have grown into a woman who is willing to do this type of thing. Many may believe, too, that some young women just don't realize the hidden negative consequences, including emotional ones for these young women later, of doing this type of thing; and these young women are being exploited.

Not long ago a news program showed how strippers act as independent contractors, sometimes pay to be able to perform, don't always get an hourly wage from a place, sometimes can't keep their own tips, don't get health benefits, and other things.
These young women who bring in customers are treated in a way that can be described as nothing other than exploitation. Femininsts are not big fans of women's being exploited, particularly when they are being exploited (whether the person realizes it or not) because of their anatomy.

Answer 3

Of course a feminist can work as a stripper. Some feminists might feel that stripping is degrading to women because it dehumanizes women and turns them into an "object", but others feel that embracing your sexuality and make your own choices is the root of feminism. Furthermore, some feminists might argue that the objectification of women, while not admirable or desirable, is the inevitable consequence of male sexual desire.

Whichever person said that satisfying the horniness of men is somehow immoral - keep in mind that women do that every time they have sex with a man. It's hardly immoral.

Answer 4

feminism kind've has two extremes.

one views showing too much skin or showing too much skin as catering to the male desire. They think a woman is degrading themself by doing such things.

Another side of the coin says that a woman is putting themself under the thumb of a man by not embracing her sexuality. Women are afraid to embrace their sexuality and be sexual creatures.

Sometime back in the middle ages, people began exploring ancient goddesses and demonesses. They located one deity named Lillith. Several feminists since then have embraced this figure as the personification of feminism.

One of those main theories from the middle ages is that Lillith was Adam's first wife. She wanted to be more dominant in sex but Adam rejected it. He got rid of her then God made Adam a new wife, Eve. The legend goes on to say that Lilith had kids with Cain.

You've probably heard of the female music artists who got together to do Lilith Fair. They named their tour after the Lilith figure.

Answer 5

I belive so. You can justify anything if you really want to. You can twist it to believe you are taking advantage of the men finacially.
Part of being a feminist ( I believe) is believing in equal rights. If a man can walk around topless- why can't I?

Answer 6

Well, both start off dividing people into male and female.

I'm a woman, what does that mean in the context of.... (feminism)

I'm a woman. I can strip naked for men for money. (stripper)

Answer 7

If the money earned dancing is used in some way to better the lives of women YES. Classic case of the means justifying the end.

Answer 8

Yes. If as a feminist you are making your own way and are not being exploited by management.

Answer 9

Wow, the ignorance of these responses is appalling. NO! One canNOT be a feminist & a female stripper. The act of using one's body to make money by satisfying the lust and lasciviousness of horny men is the antithesis of feminism.

Answer 10

yes but it doesnt work long,, a stripper cant mind guys looking at her breasts, while a femnisit thinks this is wrong for some unknown reason