What do You Consider Radical Feminism?

Question

And can radical be good?

catgirl thank you..I'm starting to read about feminism and I think it's cool.
And I also think that right now in our time radical change may be the thing that is the most sane :)

Gun_fanatic trust me whan I say that I do not envy your penis..

And I do not hate all men..

Answer 1

I consider radical feminism to be a mode of social change that aims to challenge the foundational structure of inequality. I take the radical to mean getting at the root of the inequalities in the world. This, of course, in contrast with liberal feminism which I take to mean changing inequality through political/social legistlation/laws.

Sure, I think radical social change can be good.

I hate it when people use "radical feminism" as a means of referring to whatever they think "crazy feminism" is when I've always understood it to have a more specific meaning.

Answer 2

Radical Feminism seems to mean being willing to call yourself a feminist, to some people.

I like having radicals around, even though they don't represent the majority of the group, (they are almost always a very very small fringe group) since they usually scare the heck out of a conservative society, and make the moderate group's concerns seem quite tame in comparison. So even though anti-feminists quote a handful of radical feminists from decades ago (who are dead or not followed by many) they served their purpose. Sometimes it takes doing crazy things to get heard (I'm not condoning it, just stating facts).

I think it's interesting that a few radical feminists are quoted over and over as though they represent all feminists and as though they are currently part of a massive movement, but the people quoted are often second wave feminists from the 60's and 70's or even first wave feminists from before the 50's. I don't know if I've seen any third wave feminists quoted as being radicals. But that point seems to escape anti-feminists, that feminism is very different today then it was 30-40 years ago.

I don't consider any of the third wave feminists radical. Few first and second have feminists were radical, even in their day, since few people are willing to make unpopular statements, let alone act on their unpopular beliefs. I can't think of anyone who is less than 35 who I think is a radical feminist, I don't think radical feminism exists any longer.

I think it's interesting that it's still considered radical to hate men, but it's perfectly acceptable to hate women and call them awful names.

Answer 3

the way I understand this is that being radical extremely has no longer something to do with hating. It has to do with taking a politically energetic place in securing or protecting rights and equality for women individuals. this is an energetic strategies-set, or professional-energetic strategies-set to feminism, fairly than a passive one. So in answer on your 2d question, it must be the two: a sturdy ingredient or a foul ingredient. It relies upon on what this is you're taking a political stand approximately, and the consequence of this style of ingredient on society. I understand my definition of "radical feminism" would variety incredibly from somebody else's. while some human beings think of of "radicals" they think of of extremes and equate that with hate. I do equate it with extremes, yet I leave hate out of the equation. Being politically energetic on some thing is severe, yet it would not (and should no longer) be fueled by ability of hate. on occasion taking a sturdy stand elicits hate from others- some human beings do no longer choose issues to alter. They concern replace, or they oppose it, and in addition they hate people who're attempting to make those adjustments.

Answer 4

It does more damage than good. I i believed that ERA never passed because of Radical Feminism. Look what Hillary did in the Woman's conference in CHina a decade ago. She started a massive protest against equal rights for females. I don't believe in Hillary's case that we should tell what foreign cultures should believe, and what's more when we do they dig their heals. Wat Hillary basically said was certain cultures were inferior, because they believe Females shoud be subserrvient to men. Females from certain Islamic nations defended their culture. Hillary's act stunted any movement to bring equality to females because she attackd their culture and they become defensive and refuse to budge in this arena. I also would like to point out not all Muslim are the same. I know two Islamic nation who had female head of State, while US has one of the least number of females in our legislative branch. We also never had a female President. Hopefully that would change soon, and we can Proudly say President Nancy Reagan.

Answer 5

Radical Feminism = Abortion on Demand

The earlier feminist movements of the late 18th and early 19th century were, to their credit, anti-abortion.

Radical feminism also signifies that a woman can't be fulfilled in life as a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.

As to the second question, the empirical evidence is in, and the answer is a resounding "NEGATIVE."

Feminism, whether mild or radical, has done nothing but create hostility and alienation among the sexes.
And over the longer term, it has hurt women and the family much more than men !!!

Answer 6

I am from the old school, I believe that abortion is a private matter between a woman and her doctor. She and only She has a right to make the decisions that involve her body. In all movements there are extremists and I have always found it is best to keep to the middle of the road, that allows you to adjust to different issues within the movement.

Answer 7

My definition of radical feminism would be female supremacy and misandry. Everything else is moderate in my book. Radical can be good when it creates awareness for the larger movement, but bad when the fringe is considered the norm.

Answer 8

If you want to be a Radical Feminist, here is your first reading: http://gos.sbc.edu/s/solanas.html This woman attempted murder on Andy Warhol, and 2 other men. Her manifesto will teach you how to annihilate the male population.
Robin Morgan, the editor-in-chief back in the 80's of Ms. Magazine, the most popular feminist magazine, was a Solanas sympathizer and held demonstrations to get the murdering Solanas out of jail, so you might enjoy her also. She said "We can't destroy the inequities between men and women until we destroy marriage.", so you can never get married.

The simple fact is that every woman must be willing to be identified as a lesbian to be fully feminist." ( Sheila Cronan, National NOW Times, Jan.1988)

There is a lot more Radicals/Fanatics. Basically, there was a split in Feminism, between the 'Radical' and the 'sex-positive true egalitarians who actually believe in equality'. Most non-radicals dissociate from the radicals(or at least say, "not all feminists are fanatical".)

Answer 9

In every social movement, there are extremists at both ends. Radical feminists are women who will do and say almost anything for the cause of feminism. These people tend to use words like "every" and "always" and "all" to characterize women and men. In the '60s, they'd tie themselves to fences at nuclear testing sites, or tie themselves to trees, or be in and out of jail for radical acts during demonstrations. One early radical feminist in the UK threw herself in front of a horse during a horserace to "prove" her point. Radicals exist, but they are not the only part of the movement. They are mainly a problem because they give bad press, but they are also a help because they get certain issues into the public eye with their extreme acts. Either way, they get the press involved, and that can work to the good or to the detriment of more moderate feminism.

Answer 10

Hate is radical. Feminists hate men. Feminism is radical.

Answer 11

Radical doesnt have to be extremist, and I think radical Feminism means the temporary dislocation of men by unfair/unequal means to allow Feminism (equality) to be achieved. Extreme Feminism would be dislocation of men by unfair/unequal means to allow Feminism (equality) to be achieved as one stage in achieving a Female dominance within society. Normal Feminism tries to reach a level playing field and then waits/hopes for the players to follow the rules.