Daily, I read questions with content regarding one gender or the other. Most often, however, the responses include a comparison between men and women. It would appear that, in order to make an argument for one side, it is necessary to include the other.
Do you think its possible in a section like GWS for there to be a discussion about one topic (ie women in the workplace) without a direct comparison to the other gender?
2007-09-27 00:19:20 · 9 answers · asked by Super Ruper 6 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Perhaps I've been misunderstood. I am not hoping that one group or the other be silenced....I'm merely wondering if we can have a discussion about one gender topic without having the other thrown in. Example: When asking about the male dating experience in this new millenium, is it necessary to have responses about the female experiences by contrast? Or if a question is asked about how much positive progress the Feminist Movement has made since the 70s, is it necessary to include the losses to men during that period? It goes both ways...
2007-09-27 02:02:08 · update #1
I agee with you but this is an age old diversion tactic that probably has worked for people since elementary school. I find that I can even stoop when I get caught unaware by a particularly disgusting questions that imply feminism is something evil. The latest one implied feminists supported a mother who kicked her son to death. Utterly ridiculous, as many feminists such as myself are loving, responsible parents. I don't even agree with spanking for heaven's sake. By the way I am glad you are back. You were missed.
The claim is made in the frequently asked question of most anti feminists web sites is whether the the opposite of "Feminists" is "men," which is far from the truth. Propaganda such as this has reached the mainstream media so that the general public not only believes that all feminists hate men, but that feminists have a low opinion of women in general as well.
An interesting statement follows the "opposite of Feminists is men" belief. The FAQ quotes a fictional man saying "I'm a male and I agree with the Feminists that [particular Feminist lie]." These men are seen as selling out their own; as being in "the perfect position to backstab men's rights." Either you're a man hated by Feminists, or your a pro-feminist man selling out other men. Stabbing them in the back. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
The euphemism is often used to halt feminist discussion. This technique involves the "...attempt to pacify the audience in order to make an unpleasant reality more palatable. Feminists are confronted with the humanitarian notion that they should be fighting for "human" rights, not only "women's" rights. All of us need to get along and help each other. One version of this stopper includes statements that women already won equality. The hard work the second wave started in the 1970s has come to fruition. Now, it's time to help men. Help everybody. Of course, you're selfish if you refuse to believe and follow this creed. The fathers' rights movement is currently using euphemisms by calling themselves "family rights advocates" or "children's advocates" rather than "father's rights advocates." The benevolent labels mask their unpalatable intentions. Men's rights advocates are doing the same when they refer to themselves as "human rights activists." This same technique was previously used by the anti-abortion movement during the time it changed its own title from "anti-abortion" to "pro-life."
2007-09-27 00:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes and if those participating agree to the rule.
But if you put a light yellow couch in a white room it looks yellow, if you put it in a yellow room it now looks white. To discuss the color of this couch is you really should put it in context by comparison.
2007-09-27 09:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by ninebadthings 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This occurs because we live in a society that perceives dualism in all things.
If it's not hot, it must be cold.
If it's not up, it must be down.
If it's not good, it must be bad.
I have seen this on other sections of Yahoo! Answers - especially Religion and Spirituality.
It is possible to have a discussion about one without the other, but it requires more openmindedness than most people have, in my experience.
2007-09-27 07:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Theresa 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would hate to break it to you but thankfully this is not a feminist web page/blog that denies feedback from non-feminists.
In other words, you ask a question, you get many different answers. And like others have pointed out, you will get a comparison to the opposite to say"HEY PULL YER HEAD IN YOU HAVENT GOT IT BAD AT ALL, 'AT ALL' "
2007-09-27 08:44:27 · answer #4 · answered by ! Answers 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
no. there is a fundamental difference in the way women and men think, so this problem is going to be eternal.why dont they have say a girl and women section- or a lad and man section- its because no immense, unsolvable difference exists between them unlike between a woman and a mans perspective of life and sex
2007-09-27 07:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by sassy 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I guess its possible. But who follows the rules? People are busy name dropping all over the place and then giving examples of anything they can cut and copy from the Internet just to prove a point.
2007-09-27 07:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
No.
Because if you were something to say ''women are disadvantaged in the workplace'', then you'd need to compare them to someone else in the workplace to prove they really are disadvantaged.
To know whether something/someone is privileged or disadvantaged, you need to compare them to someone else.
2007-09-27 07:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
You would think that could be possible, wouldn't you?
2007-09-27 08:24:34 · answer #8 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The discussion of one gender SHOULD inherently involve a comparison/contrast to the other. Duh!
2007-09-27 07:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Theodore H 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋