2007-09-18 08:50:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I consider myself quite moderate, and don't really have any outrageous beliefs, and I'm quite open to criticism and othe view points, but there is one issue I won't budge on, and that's abortion. Eugenics on the other hand I could be persuaded to change my mind if the persuader was nice about it. ;p
2007-09-18 09:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Anti-feminists have sometimes opened my mind to other points of view, things I may not have thought about before. And sometimes they have broadened my knowledge and impacted my beliefs. One thing I can say has changed for me is that now I understand better some of the areas that men are dealing with discrimination and prejudice in. I have to say that I am open to listening to all sides of a debate, and considering what people have to say, especially if it's said in a way that facilitates such two-way conversation. I don't like hearing insults, tirades, demeaning remarks about women, however. That's not a good way to get me to listen. But when a question or comment is respectful and sincere, I am ready to hear it...I enjoy an intellectual challenge, a good debate. I like to learn new things. I believe that wisdom comes not only from experience but the willingness to have an open mind and to hear (and think about) what others are saying.
2007-09-18 16:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i didn't consider myself feminist until about two years ago. and i'm not talking about burning bras and denouncing men either. i believe that people - all people - are meant to be treated equally and fairly. that's part of the definition of being feminist. therefore, if you are anti-feminist, does that mean you feel that some people deserve to be treated as lesser than others?
no one convinced me to be a feminist (i don't go to rallies or anything like that) and I stand firm against abortion, but i am willing to hear all points-of-view. changing my mind? probably not. make me think? sure.
2007-09-18 16:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by hh 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
changed my mind, no
made me think about things from a different angle, thereby teaching me something new, yes, there has been an occassional respectful anti-feminist that makes me think & re-think.
thing is, i don't get my ideas from other people. i don't get my feminism from other feminists. people don't have the ability to change my mind & form my opinions, only i do. but they have helped me to add varying facets onto what i believe. some of them have complicated things for me, but in a good way :)
2007-09-18 15:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ember Halo 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I will admit that some anti-feminists helped me get the hint about the wage gap, but that's about it.
2007-09-18 17:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Robinson may me think about rape statistics, and the incidences of false report. He made a pretty convincing, logical argument and I think he's probably right.
I've also reconsidered the Wage gap, (which DOES exist), but I think there are a lot of different reasons, not "just" discrimination. But I've never really believed it was "just" discrimination, anyway.
2007-09-18 16:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by wendy g 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Nah. My beliefs have pretty much stayed the same for a long while. No one has changed them for the most part, and if they have-it wasn't an anti-feminist
2007-09-18 15:56:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Oh yes, definitely. I used to think they were poor lost souls who had been hurt beyond belief, that wanted to hold ALL women responsible for whatever had been done to them. I saw them as little children, that with a little dose of kindness and understanding they would soon have the strength to move past the pain and embrace the world, and women again.
Let's just say I don't think they are salvageable at all anymore. Damaged beyond repair. I almost feel sorry for them, for they are truly lost souls and a lost cause. They have given in to 'darkness' aka hatred, and have shadowed their soul from the light. Sad thing is, they don't realize how bad their families will pay the price for this, and one can only hope that they don't damage their daughters anymore than they have already.
Its really quite sad when you think about it. Sort of like the lost boys from Peter Pan. I tried to be their Wendy, but you can't save someone who doesn't want saving.
2007-09-18 16:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by bijou 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
NO. Neither has a radical feminist been able to make me change my views on egalitarianism.
2007-09-18 16:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by professorc 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, especially if they self-identified as an "anti-feminist."
Although I was convinced back in the day that hanging on to my bra might be a good idea...
2007-09-18 15:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋