being a woman? Please state your reasoning behind your answer.
This one's for Staryeyes.
2007-08-23 05:50:58 · 9 answers · asked by Rechelvis 3 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Feminism didn't start out as such a pro-female and anti-male movement. When it came to things like having the right to vote or own land, feminism was at it's best. Whereas we used to fight for the right to be "equal" to men, we know have crazy feminazi's who want "more" than men and still think they should have some kind of preferential treatment. For example, if a man and a woman are both in the running for a promotion at work and they are both hard workers but the man scores a higher grade on a test. If he gets the job, we suddenly hear the screams of "sexist" behavior on the part of the boss. Why should a woman get preferential treatment? Why should a man get preferential treatment? How about being a humanist instead of a feminist.
2007-08-23 08:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by jill48 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
There's a big difference. Not all women feel the need to be Feminists and not all Feminists are women.
Contrary to what some feel, you can be an empowered woman without identifying as a Feminist. I never considered myself a Feminist when I was young. I witnessed a lot of man hating, justification for hateful speech and behavior, sexism and such from the Feminists I knew, so I just didn't think I fit that standard. I have always thought of myself as an empowered woman. I didn't tolerate sexism or discrimination towards myself nor did I seek out reasons to think of myself as discriminated against. Eventually I started reading up on Feminism again and realized that the most vocal were usually the most Radical and that I could identify myself as a Feminist without espousing the militant radical beliefs people automatically associate with Feminism.
Every woman should be empowered but if they don't identify as a Feminist, so what? Look around at how we're perceived, can you blame them? They can work for equality just as effectively without flying their flag. Our dedication to the cause is in our actions not our label.
2007-08-23 13:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by ginandchthonic 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
great question!... yes there is....feminism is a belief in social, political, and economical equality among the sexes....while i agree with the feminist point of view and am disappointed with issues that still exist like equal work for less pay i am woman and dont need anyone to say so to make it any more true....the point being that while feminism is a belief that is subject to change the views of others, i am a woman and thats a fact not subject to change!....KEEP ON ROCKIN' PROUD SISTERS!
okay, i'm catching a lot of flack about my answer and even some personal messages....look, please dont get me wrong- i respect and feel that men and women should be treated equally, and neither is superior to the other and i hope that this clarifies it.....men are usually stronger, but women have children, they have playboy, we have lifetime and either of us can go without underwear....lighten up! this is the new millenium, this is my opinion, and BECAUSE of feminism, i have a right to voice it!
2007-08-23 13:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Well if we want to get literal, being a woman means you have female genitalia, being a feminist means you advocate the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.
They are not one in the same.
Not all women value equality, some feel women should be submissive and "cherished" by men, others feel women are superior to men.
Neither of these qualify as feminism, but they don't disqualify one from being female
2007-08-23 14:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I think every woman should be a feminist, but I don't think the two are mutually exclusive. There are many women who demean other women and hold anti-feminist views.
2007-08-23 13:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by mary! 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Of course there is a difference, a large one.
Relatively, few women are feminists. Even though a huge majority of feminsts are women, not all feminists are women.
According to the feminists themselves, there are so many different "types" of feminists as to make the word "feminism" meaningless, yet all feminists claim the same word to describe their beliefs whether it is viciously anti-male or simply ambivalent toward men.
2007-08-23 13:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Phil #3 5 · 5⤊ 6⤋
Feminism is is an ideology focusing on equality of the sexes.
Do you mean femininity?
that would mean have very feminine qualities, and gentle nature and touch
being a woman, which is just the certain sex of an adult does not necissarily mean she is feminine.
2007-08-23 13:22:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
To me Feminism is a bit like political correctness. It is an overbearing and uncomfortable perception that people have to observe to make everyone comfortable, but it's very artificial. To some Feminism is sort of like "Women's pride". There is nothing wrong with taking pride in who you are. However, I think we should just treat everyone with respect and try to treat everyone as equally as we can. Feminists tend to be on the extreme end of women's rights and women's treatment so I would say there is a difference.
2007-08-23 13:00:00 · answer #8 · answered by Slappy 7 · 5⤊ 7⤋
I would like to reroute the question by asking: Do many feminists try to forget they're women?
2007-08-23 14:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋