As a feminist, what have you done personally to further the cause of equality?

Question

Also, what could you recommend for yourself and others to do?

Answer 1

I teach the subject at the college level. I tutor underprivileged people in English (male and female). I work for 3 organizations that deal with single moms and literacy. I am raising a daughter, and I practice what I preach. I am a woman who has worked as a union rep and sat as an elected member for contract negotiations. I speak to women's groups, hold workshops, and am developing programs to help with literacy around the world. I am also a writer and researcher. My heart is in teaching, and my approach is inclusivity for men and women. The way I see it, if men do not understand the issues, they have to rely on assumptions, and that's not positive for anyone. I'm hoping to go to law school next year and wish to advocate for the economically underprivileged. There are a lot of everyday things people can do--treat yourself and others with respect is a good start. Carry yourself with dignity and confidence, and people will automatically treat you in the same way. I've had my battles, but overall, I've had very positive interactions with both men and women in teaching settings, and in workshops. I enjoy my life and enjoy what I do, and like to think I'm making a difference. I'm no martyr--I have my own issues to battle, but so does everyone else. We're in tumultuous times, and the only way to create a sense of hope is to try to build communities, build bridges between "warring" factions in order for all of us to feel that we're worthy and equal citizens in this global economy.

Answer 2

joined the Army
Manage a young feminists club at my university
Write political commentary for my local newspaper
joined Big Brothers/Big sisters
Volunteer at functions that encourage women to register to vote.

All of these things would be really easy for anyone to get involved with, except maybe the Army. But I still recommend that any woman join the military and do well at it!

I'm going to be Secretary of Defense one day, and then maybe President. I know I could do both jobs better than they have been done in the last 20 years!

Answer 3

i assume whilst "non-feminists" accuse you and downplay your involvement, are the "feminists" rapid to come again to your protection each and each time? Your undesirable stories and the fact which you're asking this question ought to tell you something. Sexism is a 2-way highway, and those stories you describe are you being on the receiving end of it. So truly, what you should do is awaken. in case you truly care approximately equality, artwork in direction of it with a extra purpose group of human beings.

Answer 4

When I was 14, I applied for a job at a restaurant. The head chef hadn't had a girl work in his kitchen in over 10 years. When I was offered to take the job of either a bus girl or a dishwasher, I took the dishwasher job so I could work in the kitchen. I worked in his kitchen for the next 4 years (working up to prep cook and dessert chef) til I left for college- and he changed his mind about not liking women in his kitchen!

Answer 5

I've worked with or lead quite a few feminist and glba groups as well as worked with and lead experiential educational and outdoor adventure groups, for a number of years, and worked at feminist non-profits for a few years. You and others could do the same, or work with or create a group that works on something you believe in. But do something.

Answer 6

Go ahead, try to join a private men's club and see how fast you are stopped. Our military has tried women in combat and it has failed miserably.
The rights of the feminazi ends when it infringes on the rights of others. The hardcore feminazi like the person that asked the question and the first answer do NOTHING to further the Women's Rights cause. These attitudes only serve to further alienate them from he mainstream. Get the job and pay by virtue of your ability, not the threat of playing the gender card.

Answer 7

As a woman I have achieved much.
As a woman I I would not be so arrogant to suggest to my fellow gender what they should or should not do.
As a woman I'm asking you why you are posting this question on this forum.
Do you feel this question is interesting?
Do you feel that it might be viewed as controversial?
Or maybe you are just time wasting!

Answer 8

Took a job that was previously only taken by a man!

For others:
1. Stand your ground. Join a men's club and try to get them to stop you!
2. Go to a pool hall with some of your girlfriends and shoot pool all night. Ignore the men, just have fun!
3. Stop dressing to impress a man, dress to impress yourself!
4. Take a college course in mechanics. Who says that only a man can replace an engine?

Answer 9

Way back in the 80's, when I was working hard, owned my own Montessori school, and making a good deal of money, I decided to buy a particular car. I wanted to pay mostly cash, but, to pay part of this on a bank loan to increase my credit rating that was already very excellent. I went to my regular bank, went to the loan officer, explaining my need. He said, "Where is your husband?" I told him my husband was home, and that I made enough money to buy my own car. The loan officer said to me, "if you were a MAN making this much money, I'd just give it to you, of course............but, you are a married woman, and I won't loan it to you unless your husband comes in and o.k.'s it!"
I hope the man didn't really, really like his job. He didn't have it after that conversation. A lady was hired to take his place, and she was paid much, much less than this man was.
Still, I believe I got my point across.

Answer 10

i asked a question about positive discrimination earlier and most women were against it but its women like party worm which really do not help.