It seems to me at least so -called'feminism' or at least certain elements of it anyways is not so much about things like equal pay,job discimination and so on,but a lot to due with some women's jealousy about the unfair advantages attractive women tend to have over other women,especially when they're younger,so they try to convince men that a women's value should pruely like a man's,but at the same time,discredit everything that is actually considered feminine and atrractive with women.
2007-05-31 21:51:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
First of all, in answer to your question> NO
"discredit everything that is actually considered feminine and atrractive with women."
Second, I'd like to know where the hell you got this crazy idea, unless of course your consider subservience to be "feminine" then yes you would be right, I as a feminist (and an attractive one at that, although i prefer to be defined by my intelligence and character than my beauty) would very much discredit this seemingly "feminine" quality.
Third, most feminists that i have met, (should you actually take the time to get to know one) are some of the most "feminine" women I've even known and further I have never seen female friendship elevated to the level that 2 feminists can have with each other. My point being that most feminists (again that I have had contact with) are not these jealous hags you're trying to peg, they are beautiful women with a strong capacity for respect, bond, and friendship with other women.
"so they try to convince men that a women's value should pruely like a man's"
With the poor spelling its hard to see exactly what you meant by this but i'll take a stab at what i think you meant. I think you were trying to say that feminists try to convince women to hold the same values as men, and in some cases you are right, however in most, dead wrong. The feminist i associate with, including myself, all hold ideals that are beneficial to a WOMANS sense of values. We are not trying to "make it in a man's world" as a man, we are trying to change society to see us as credible members of said society for who we are as WOMEN, not by adopting a patriarchal male influence as our own feminine idea.
2007-06-01 07:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Gosh, and the ONLY reason a woman might have to question the way society is run is because boys don't think she's pretty?
How do you feel about it when women joke that your only value is in the size of your wallet? OK, now multiply that by, oh, say 1000%, and you'll get why women get sick of being treated as though their value is all in their looks.
Intelligent people of all types seek to question things. I, for one, have always been interested in human rights, and feminism in particular, and I have never had a problem getting dates. In fact, I had enough dates that I could ask the guy if he was pro-choice and respectfully decline if he was not. People often try to discredit a group when it's ideas make them uncomfortable - the easiest way to do that is by calling women "ugly". It's not particularly creative, and it's not a new idea, either.
2007-06-01 03:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by Junie 6 · 9⤊ 1⤋
I do not agree.........
# 1 All feminists are not embittered/ ugly.....
# 2 Even when it appears more attractive women are reaping benefits, trust/ believe there is always a price to pay....
# 3 The real battle of jealousy is between the most beautiful women, because they can not tolerate competition.
2007-06-01 18:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by ... 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, feminism doesn't have anything to do with jealousy nor with the attractiveness of women or men. But here is some food for thought:
"A woman who cannot be ugly is not beautiful."
Karl Kraus
2007-06-01 11:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by edith clarke 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cannot be THAT stupid or evil to think that all Italian women posses manly or sadistic features. And how many last names of models are you aware of to make such a sweeping moronic statement like that. I have the sneaky suspicion that an Italian took a lover from you, or told you to take a hike.
2016-04-01 08:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been listening to Rush again, haven't you?
The feminist outlook on beauty is that it is good, but it shouldn't be the measure of a woman. Unattractive women have value.
2007-06-01 10:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will agree with you in the part that feminism is in a way discrediting feminine qualities, which I think is wrong. I know that the feminists will crucify me for this, but I prefer women to remain feminine and I don't in any way think they should be equal with men. Maybe it comes from the fact that I was never discriminated against and never treated with disrespect for being a woman. Maybe I would understand feminism more if my rights had been jeopardized at any level. But as it is, I prefer the old fashioned, traditional world, sorry.
2007-05-31 21:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
Yes, of course, that's it. Feminism is all about jealousy towards those hot young babes in the beer commercials.
Suffrage, equal pay, education, non-discrimination, awareness of rape and child abuse, daycare, encouraging women to be all they can be, respect and basic human dignity have absolutely nothing to do with it.
Yeesh.
2007-06-01 02:40:00 · answer #8 · answered by sparky52881 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Once again, Juniper hits the nail on the head.
Most of these types of questions are really looking for reinforcement of the asker's opinion, but you might want to actually read and absorb what Juniper is saying.
Also, feminism doesn't in any way "discredit" attractiveness.
2007-06-01 03:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
Oh sweetie!! I love being a girl. And I am not ugly. But what I do not love os bigots like you stereotyping people into groups.
2007-06-01 08:02:02 · answer #10 · answered by Yay me!!!! 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋