Ladies: Are there any parts of women's liberation you are uneasy about?

Question

I'm a strong believer in women's equality -- I was just wondering if there are any aspects of this women's lib movement you are worried about?

Answer 1

There are several things I'm uneasy about. I can't stand the male bashing that some groups are guilty of; I do not like the impression some have that feminists have no sense of humour; I don't like the anti-pornography stance, and I don't like the infighting among some feminist groups. The pros outweigh the cons, but there are problems with every revolution. Some women are critical of certain stances with which I agree--I don't dislike Camille Paglia, and think she offers some relevant points. I also agree that there is a certain amount of stifling of dissenting views, and I think women are encouraged by some sectors of feminism, to revel in victimization. None of these things get anyone anywhere. The stereotype of butch lesbian feminists bugs me, but all of that comes from specific sectors of feminism, and I just don't participate in that game. I am also frustrated that certain things are skewed in women's favour because of misconceptions about women. For instance, Karla Homolka getting off virtually scot-free because she's female (look up the case if interested). That may not have had anything to do with feminism, or it may have because of the battered wife syndrome. I don't know. I only know that if it's right for one, it's right for all, and her male accomplice should have received the same treatment. That's an anomaly, but it speaks volumes about how women are perceived versus how men are perceived. All of that being said, there are a lot of great things about feminism, and I embrace it as an ideology because of those great things.

Answer 2

Hmm, I prefer if it's called feminism, since "women's lib" seems to conjure up the tired old stereotypes that some of the posters have already said defines feminism (like who has time to worry about whether people are shaving? why would anyone burn their bras? why wouldn't women support mothers? none of those things make any sense...) I prefer calling "women's lib" feminism, or humanism or just plain equality, but you can call it whatever you like!

The only part of feminism I don't like is the backlash: the anti-feminists, the women-haters, and the men and women who feed off the fears and ignorance of people who don't know what feminism is. I'm so tired of being told I must hate all men, must be a lesbian, must look a certain way, and must think a certain way, like be pro-choice, anti-gun, anti-death penalty (out of those three, I'm just pro-choice).

I'm a feminist because I want choices. I don't want to be told I have to do anything a certain way. I want to be able to look how I like to, love men if I want to, and believe what I like to.
To each their own.

Answer 3

That ERA still has not passed. A law that benefits both women and men.

Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.
Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
Section 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification

Answer 4

what people fail to understand is that women (like myself) don't want to be exactly the same as a man. All we want is the same benefits, opportunities, freedoms, and respects as a man. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. As a feminist myself (no, i am not an evil feminist. I believe that both women and men should all be treated with equal respect. I absolutely love men to pieces), I have no quams with women's liberation. Freedom is a good thing to have.

Answer 5

This is not a lady, but I don't believe in women's equality in an absolute sense.

I don't think that it is a very good thing if a women were just like a man.

The reason why I love them so much (and I am talking about good women and not evil women), is because they are women with feminine characteristics, which I find is an amazing aspect of beauty in the world.

In fact, the greatest beauty of this earth (apart from which may exist in heaven or at higher levels of being), is that of a good woman - it is so absolutely delightful to look at a beautiful woman (which is not to be confused with lust, because lust is simply the desire for fleshly pleasure from her, disregarding her as a person and her personal dignity).





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Answer 6

it's all well and great to have the equal oppertunity to go out and earn a living, but now alot of men expect you to pull half the weight financailly, when I don't see a problem with being a "june clever" and staying at home being a house wife, as long it is a choice and what you want. nothing is more rewarding than getting to be at home with your kids all day instead of putting them in daycare. and I get the bra burning thing, but what the hell, no one wants to see a baby boomers boobs flopping around under their shirt. portable soccer pal any one? now thats sexy :)

Answer 7

When women think that they are as strong as men that bothers me, such as a fire fighter carrying women and children down a 10 story building on a ladder. Also since women live longer and are safer drivers I would not like to lose those insurance advantages. Nor would I want to use a men's bathroom. But when women are equal to men I would like them to be respected, when their are differences I would also like them to be recognized. And if there is really a difference let the stronger gender win.

Answer 8

At first it was the military service thing - but women have shown they're willing to serve and serve very well. So nope, not a thing.

Answer 9

The stigma of what a feminist is. The bra burning, buzzcut sporting, birkenstock loving, bushmuncher stereotype.
I'm not sure how that image has become the representation of a feminist. It makes me want to puke. I'm not necessarily worried about it, but it's what keeps the trolls around here occupied, trying to prove the stereotype.

Answer 10

~uneasy about the death of the goddess
and that there will no longer be a need to roar