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to today's feminism, if any? I'm particularly interested in hearing from women who identify themselves with feminist ideas.

EDIT: It's supposed to say "changes" in the title.

Also, specifics would be helpful.

Answer 1

I think today’s feminism need a mainstream woman at the forefront who can enlighten everyone on what feminism really is, without comparing women needing men to bicycles (sorry, Gloria).

Oprah is generally that, but her message is not based on feminism per se; it is based on self-empowerment, which is good.

Answer 2

Any normal woman would want to be anti-feminist because she has a mind of her own. She sees the feminista for what it really is, an evil ideology seeking to tell women what to think and what to do, an ideology of hate spewing out incessant lies and propaganda.

Feminism is based around the idea that women are victims and men are oppressors. Many women are smart enough to realize that feminism is bogus, so they are anti-feminist.

Feminism is an evil, hypocritical, nazi cult. Sadly, even many of those who still call themselves feminists have not yet got the message. They're still into that "that's not what feminism is about" mode.

I believe that the founders of feminism, the suffagettes, were sincere people. They were fighting for universal voting rights at a time when neither men nor women could vote unless they owned property. But the movement was later corrupted by hate-filled people in NOW and in the women's studies movement. (Read some of Erin Pizzey's books about the way the feminista operates. Erin was a caring and courageous woman who was victimized and had death threat directed against her and her family for standing up to the feminista fanatics.)

I'm an equalist. That means that I believe that men and women are born different but equal, are of equal worth, and are deserving of fair treatment under just laws.

(I believe than equalism will edge both feminism and masculism out of the picture.)

Answer 3

hmmmmm.......... I think a good start might be to have a visible leader. Now I know that some feminists don't want a leader to follow but without someone to 'unite the clans' so to speak feminists seem to be in small groups everywhere all fighting for different things. Some might even be fighting for goals that contradict another group's. With a center of power feminists can be more focused in their strategy instead of having multiple heads like a hydra. Besides, there's nothing like a really good leader to rally the troops in defense of a cause. Too many leaders though and you get pulling in all sorts of directions with energy being focused in too many different directions having less effect than they would were they more cohesive. One leader to speak for the group, but the group has a say in the agenda as well. That's just the first thought that came to my mind.

Answer 4

waiting made clothing. the only project i've got stumbled on is that a length 8 gown continually seems to be a sprint tight around the chest and shoulders yet different than that each thing is advantageous.

Answer 5

1. Form strong alliances with others in the civil rights movement -- African-Americans, over-50's, gay/lesbians, etc. There is some cooperation, but not enough. A combined alliance would have much more muscle to get things done and more influence on the Republican Party. There are many GOPers who support rights, but they are splintered, while the Religious Right is unified and focused -- and in control of that party. An ambitious woman on the way up in her organization doesn't have to stomp on blacks, older workers, gays to get where she needs to go.

2. Devote resources not on male prejudice but on discrimination. You change the behavior and the thinking gets changed. It has to be done in that order. The NAACP, for example, focused on discrimination and were widely successful in subsequent litigation. And, by the way, there is less prejudice than there used to be.

3. Don't overreact to male prejudice. It makes men defensive initially and offensive ultimately. This is a cultural thing. Men brought up in a certain way will behave in a certain way. I believe many feminists find it entertaining to bring out the stupidity in the opposite sex. However, that doesn't advance the cause. Ignore negative behavior.

4. Replace she-said, he-said accounts of sexual assault and harassment with technology. Let people assume that what they say is being recorded. Use glass walls in workplaces to discourage sexual advances.

5. Get tough. If a man says something offensive, give it back to him.

6. Take advantage of a women's strength rather than imitating men to advance a career. It doesn't mean you nurture when discipline is called for. It means things like you use your intuition to gain an understanding of what's going on. You replace macho games with the a spirit of warmth and collaboration that women can do better than men.

Answer 6

maybe true feminists should branch off from feminism and become individualistism

where they fight for the rights of both sexes and equality of both sexes that sorta thing


wild guess there

Answer 7

*IF* feminism intends to retain it's powerful position in politics & culture, it needs to begin showing fairness to all, regardless of gender.

I won't hold my breath though