If femenists want women (specifically themselves) to be regarded as equals...?

Question

then why don't they stop making blanket statements about men (ie that we're ALL chauvanist pigs, dogs, etc.)? If they can't be bothered to show us men respect enough to judge us individually, then what right do they have to expect us to treat them any better than dirt?

How cute of you to nitpick about one letter. Could it be that you have to nitpick about my spelling because you know that I'm right?

Gee, I wonder...

And by the way, you proved my point by accusing me of making a blanket statement. Also VERY cute. The fact of the matter is that no matter what your opinion of me is, not all men are as abrasive as I am just the same as how not all women are as petty, vindictive and overwhelmingly outspoken as you are (thank God).

Answer 1

Your question is very generalized... Not all feminists make blank statements like that.

Answer 2

let's face it. Everyone makes blanket statements some of the time. It comes of being judgemental, which isn't necissarily a bad thing all of the time. We make judgemnts and generalizations besed on knowlege, and experience, along with what we have been taught.

To some extent it is an important defense mechanism. For example, a bird almost gets killed by a human. Bird learns: stay away from humasn they are predators. While not all humans are bad, the bird makes a generalization that probably saves it's life. Yes, I know that we are humans, not birds, but it is just an example to illustrate my point.

And let's be realistic. Almost everyone has had some sort of negative experience regarding a certain type of person. When people make these negative broad sweeping generalizations generalizations, it is probably out of anger or fear or frustration.

Now let's clear something up right now. Never and always or all and none are words to be taken with a grain of salt. The first thing you learn in SAT prep is that when selecting the answer to a verbal question you can automatically eliminate answers that use those words.

I want to be considered an equal. I know that some men have learned lessons about men and women from their mothers and fathers. Sometimes these lessons can be very difficult to unlearn. I know that plenty of women learn these same lessons. There are just as many women responsible for the impedement of the feminist movenet as there are men.
Sure, I've known plenty of men to be pigs. That has never stopped me from enjoying their company. What it comes down to is how they treat me vs. how they treat everyone else.
Not all men are pigs. Not all feminists are man haters.
Simple as that.
let's not get nitpicky with language, now shall we? These boards don't allow the same flow of conversations, with the immediate corrections that speaking in person affords.

Answer 3

Personally I do not think that true Feminists make 'blanket' statements about Men (or any other topic). It is the 'pseudo-feminists', (ie those who are not truly familiar with the doctrines and philosophies, or who have Their own personal agenda) who make these broad sweeping allegations and accusations. Respect from others is not a right, it is a much honored privilege which We all should strive to attain, rather than demand as some inalienable, and absolute birth right.

Answer 4

The fact is that most women feminists or no, think that they have the right to mistreat men but men must treat them like princesses. When a woman generalize about men is considered okay, but if a man do the same thing is a blasphemy.
But the worst thing, is that most men accept to be treated like shiat by women.

Answer 5

I think some extreme feminists are so angry that it's easy to throw blanket accusations on men. I think it's unfair, so I'm with you. My rule of thumb, when possible, is to distance myself from a chauvanist and to try to have nothing to do with him, and spend my time working with men who are more supportive of women's rights. It's simply a matter of not wasting my time and energy on people who won't change. Plus, I cut my stress level down that way. I know we can't always avoid such people, but I try to remind myself that they're hurting themselves and I don't have to let their crap affect me. It works too. As long as I do my job at work, be a good neighbor, and strive to inspire people, that helps to empower any woman. And at the core we are all creators of our happiness and success. If we keep that in mind, we can't go wrong.

Answer 6

First of all, if you're a "Soldier of Christ" then I think you wouldn't be making this generalized statement of feminists. It's not ALL feminists who think ALL men are chauvanists. How many feminists do you meet with on a daily basis that made you come to this opinion? This I quote: "Then what right do they have to expect us to treat them any better than dirt?" If you interact with "feminists" enough to treat them like dirt, you must be a politician in D.C. Better yet, I think you're talking about women in general who don't want to submit to a person like yourself. To receive respect you need to give respect.

I am a Christian and a woman and I am offended by your mere question.

Answer 7

As a women I would say I would like to be judged individually for my own achievements and goals, however I would not consider myself a feminist. And i think most women would be insulted that you lumped all feminists into one category, mostly because some are more judgmental than others and there is no one way to judge any category. You are doing what you are accusing them off...it's a little ironic.

Answer 8

I do not engage in name calling or demeaning behavior and I do not judge men as a whole - My opinions about men are on an individual basis and I would hope that men do the same for women.

Answer 9

You are right, all men are not chauvinist pigs, dogs, etc. But crimes against civilizations and rights of not only woman, but through history other men as well have all been committed by men. It is hard not to generalize, but I do understand that not all men have done these things. Some men in fact just step aside and let these things happen, which is almost as bad as having committed these unjust acts themselves!

Answer 10

Very few feminists actually make these kinds of statements. And yes, it is wrong for them to, I agree with you. But most feminists simply want to be treated as equals. Do some more research on feminism before you make generalized statements that simply aren't true.

Answer 11

What?! Why don't YOU stop making blanket statements about people...I'm a feminist and have NEVER said that "all men are chauvinist pigs, etc." Men deserving of my respect, get it. In fact that's the majority of men I know...only sad little trolls who obviously hate women deserve the "chauvinist pig" label.