Did you know that FEMINISM just means the struggle for equal rights for women, just like the black movement?

Question

Some people think that Feminism means a bunch of crazy women trying to overpower men. Not so. It's an effort to create FAIRNESS for women. That's all. Therefore any self-respecting woman IS a feminist. It's just that this term sounds pretty aggressive, but that's all. Yes, there are a few crazy/bad apples in every group, and this one is not an exception. This term is different from male chauvinism or sexism. We all know women couldn't even vote many years ago, work outside the home, etc. It was discrimination. Blacks can relate to this. The feminist movement tries to get equal pay for women, and an equal voice in society.

Ebony, I do care very much for equal rights for blacks. I should've clarified, I do understand that the situation for blacks in the past w/ civil rights was far worse due to slavery and all, not even comparable. But you have to admit there are some similarities that both groups are striving for currently. Equal pay, voice in governmet, etc You probably see this less than me due to your black rights focus, which is really important, and which I care about as well. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Answer 1

Was there a question in there?

Rant.

Answer 2

I am well aware of that; only thing is I don't believe in equality.
That doesn't mean that women won't and haven't got it.
1849 Elizabeth Blackwell receives her M.D. degree from the Medical Institution of Geneva, N.Y., becoming the first woman in the U.S. with a medical degree. 1872 Victoria Claflin Woodhull becomes the first woman presidential candidate in the United States when she is nominated by the National Radical Reformers. I call those equal voices. Now for the equal pay bit. 1963 The Equal Pay Act makes it illegal for companies to pay different rates to women and men who do the same work. The Presidential Commission on the status of women, appointed by President Kennedy and chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, releases a report that details inequalities faced by women. Kennedy follows with a presidential order demanding that the civil service make hiring decisions “solely on the basis of ability” and “without regard to sex.”**1964 Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of race or sex. Never before had it been illegal for a company to refuse to hire or promote a woman just because of her sex. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is created to enforce the new law.**Margaret Chase Smith, of Maine, becomes the first woman nominated for president of the United States by a major political party, at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco.
1647 Margaret Brent appears before the Maryland assembly demanding that women be granted the right to vote. She is the first woman in Maryland to own property, and one of the first known suffragists in American history. As you can see it's not all about you; it's about those before you.

Answer 3

You really can't lump ALL Feminists into ONE group now can you? Yes their are some extreme or "radical" feminists, while their are also socialist feminists and liberal feminists. They are all extremely different but they do have basic ideals and ideas in common. Increasing womens equality, Eliminating gender stratification (opposition to laws and cultural norms that limit women in any way) , Ending sexual violence and promoting sexual freedom. The different groups simply disagree on HOW to do all these things.
So yes to put it bluntly it is the struggle for equal rights, but really it is so much more than that. and no their are no bad apples, simply people with different ideas about how to reach their goals.

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first of all, do not compare your struggles with that of other people of a different color, they cannot change their color so their struggle still goes on, but as far as your question is concerned. Feminism is just a term for women who want to get out of their role that they were created for, it is not a put down, but when one or the other person in the household wants "out" of their normal role, they throw the rest of the family into turmoil. It is good that you want a career, education, and stuff, but remember that your authority is found only in the position that God has placed you in.

Answer 5

I'm a slight feminist but I like to think of myself as more of a humanist and obviously I'm black BUT I deeply resent your rhetoric and trying to equate feminism or a feminist movement with the civil rights movement (it wasn't just a black movement).

There is no real question here.....this is more of a rant.

Answer 6

This is NOT TRUE. Feminism means that women start getting equal access to everything. The senate, academic positions, sports scholarships, etc. The fault with this is that women tend to have a chip on their shoulder, an "attitude". This translates to normal men not wanting to be around them. Also, it's difficult to be around modern girls - most of them are stuck up and half-naked. They're whores who have no concept of real marriage or commitment. Only interested in furthering their careers. To me, this is a simple case of translating into a useless marriage partner. After all, who wants a wife that behaves like a man?

Answer 7

But,since women can vote and work in nearly every field except competitive sports that men are in since over 80 years ago. Why do we need this Femenism ?

Answer 8

Ugh! I hate it when anyone compares anything to "the black movement". What black people were up against (and in some cases still are) cannot be compared to ANYTHING. Women are still treated like human beings. Blacks had to fight being treated like livestock, and even now are not always treated like human beings. Stop using The Civil Rights Movement that so many of our great black Americans DIED for as a basis of comparison for women/gays or anything else!!!!!

Answer 9

Feminism can also be used moderately to describe a philosophy of societal equality of the sexes.

As a man, I am a feminist in the modern sense of the word. What was once a movement can now be a common philosophy.

Unfortunately, there is still a need for the movement because that philosophy hasn't yet realized in the minds of all men.

Answer 10

I tell my guy friends that too who want equality for women. They're feminist as well if that's what they want. Hello!

That's what we've been trying to tell all of these morons on yahoo. I guess it never goes through their head.

Answer 11

Props to Ginger R.
Props to Ebony C as well.

For the record, I am all for equal opportunity in education and employment, equal access to health care and housing, equal right to participate in political affairs - without regard to race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation.

I just find certain comparisons tasteless.