"The feminist model of the world is not accurate. It is simply a modern-day religion. People subscribe to it in the same way that they subscribe to religion. It gives them the some kind of psychological rewards: reduction of uncertainty; an in-group to belong to; a moral compass to guide them; a feeling of importance, structure and meaning in their lives. They are on a mission to save the world, a moral crusade. It makes them feel comfortable, and superior to other people."
- hereticalsex.blogspot.com
2007-10-07 23:08:36 · 14 answers · asked by Brother Happy 2 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Good point, but religion usually does something to promote morality and uphold family values... I'd rather call it a cult.
2007-10-08 01:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I understand what you're getting at, and it's an interesting quote, but I don't agree.
I would definately call myself a feminist, but I don't try to belong to a social group or feel superior to others. These were just values I worked out for myself as a child, with no input from anyone else. The injustices that women suffer are terrible and need to be put right. If you research the reasons behind feminism, the statistics and facts will horrify you. I am not doing this to feel better in myself, but to try and correct a wrong.
This is almost like saying any kind of activism, whether it's environmental, women, children, illnesses etc is a modern day religion or 'moral crusade', which I don't think many people would agree with - I don't think people do this for self gratification, but to make a difference.
2007-10-07 23:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by emilyomelette 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think this quote provides a generalized guide lines for being a moral female model. The obligation of being a female model, sense of belonging and being important in society, reaching to the aimed goals is possible, and a moral way to lead them to succeed. As the aim and goals are subcribed to the individual needs and also beneficial to the society at large, the moral models are having the mission to save this world. I assume these group is professional models and possibly believe in different religions.For instance, these female models contribute millions of earned US dollars for children's and aid to the third world's fund. This sure make them feel more superior to other feminist genders of different races because they can afford to contribute for the benefits of the needies.
This quote is more pertaining to women as model of morale, rich and important, and the goal is to save this world. As their superior manner make them able to reduce the uncertainty of her own or this world.
2007-10-07 23:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by Sunny San San 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pat Robertson is a crackpot. I grew up in the Bible belt of Texas, and hated every minute of it. I hated the subservient agenda that they preached (for like four hours - seriously, we'd get to church at 9am and wouldn't leave until 2pm), especially since they were the most hypocritical. My mother actually caught her father and the preacher's wife canoodling in the ladies room - in the church! People see feminism as a means of taking away power, and as with any other movement the powers that be don't like the thought of any power being taken away. What they don't understand is that it isn't as much about power, but empowerment and respect of/for ourselves. And now, I shall step off the soap box! :)
2016-05-18 22:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOD!!!!
What is so bad about wanting to belong, and feeling important blah blah blah. I'm a women and last time I checked I wasn't on a mission to save the world if I was I wouldn't be sitting at home on Yahoo answers now would I?
2007-10-07 23:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is some truth in that. If a woman doesn't fit in 100% with feminism's ideas then she is a traitor.
Thing is, why is it wrong for a woman to make her own choices concerning gender issues?
Men don't blindly follow like sheep, so women shouldn't be obligated to either.
2007-10-07 23:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by Shivers 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'd agree with that. But it's not going to stop me from saying what I think, or thinking that I am in some way superior to some people.
2007-10-07 23:16:34 · answer #7 · answered by Becca 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that quote is very misguiding. Women have the right and the intellect to want more for themselves as we men have. I don't want my woman to be a doll and feminism is not necessarily a new religion.
2007-10-07 23:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by Konan 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It CAN apply to a certain portion of people who choose to follow ANY ideology. But no, I don't think it applies to feminists generally.
2007-10-07 23:19:28 · answer #9 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say that describes at least 1/2 of all feminists.
2007-10-08 00:52:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋