What do all of you think about this quote? Why does Feminism, why do feminists get such a bad rep? Do you identify as a feminist? Why/why not? Do you think feminism is important today? Why/why not?
I'm called a feminist by my male friends all the time because I make statements about being independent, such as, "I don't need a guy in my life to be happy," or "I am fully capable of lifting heavy things, doing tough work without a man's help." "Whoa, watch the feminism!" is the response I get from them. It's not like I've stopped shaving my legs and plan to burn my bras in the back yard later or anything. I think I'm a feminist, but not to the extreme. I believe in women being independent and strong, working to earn money if they want to, doing things that aren't exactly expected of them, though not in a radical manner. For instence, in a marriage... I don't think it's a bad thing that the woman might start making more than her husband does. As long as she's not rubbing it in his face, then hey, they're making money for the household, for necessities, for bills. It's a good thing.
A lot of males still prefer women to be dependent. They're not into feeling intimidated by their significant others. In short, they like pretty, dumb girls. And many girls in response act dumb as a brick to get that approval. I think that's ridiculous and that it's an insult to women. Unless you really are just that dumb, in which case, that's unfortunate.
I think it's important today that women stand up for themselves, that we're intelligent, independent, and strong, especially considering the mess our country [and the world, I'm sure] has been getting itself into. Men deserve our insight, too, because, hey, we might even have good ideas, too. However, I don't think that women should go so far as to shut out the world of men and be ridiculously radical. I think we should approach it with equality, like this country was built upon in the first place.
I may have left out some things and may not have made sense, but...yeah. Haha.
I dont think I would call myself a feminist because I believe that things are fine just the way they are. I believe women and men should be treated equally but some jobs women are better at and some things men are better at=.
I get labeled as feminist and I don't really have a problem with taking on that moniker. Not many people in my circle of friends think the same way I do, but that's nothing new. Amy Lea said basically what I would say. I am independent, and that makes a lot of people (not just males) feel threatened. Heaven forbid a woman have opinions different than her father and/or patriarchal leaders. Heaven forbid she not be afraid to go out at night. Feminism is extremely important because it upholds the equality of all, not simply those of us who identify in the female gender. I just think people get frightened by it because it seeks to change the way things work socially now, and people are always afraid of change.
I am not a feminist, but I do believe in women's rights and equality. I do not think it is a bad thing to be a feminist, but most people have negative opinions about feminism for numerous reasons. I also believe feminists have such a bad rep because a lot of people are afraid of change and some people probably feel as if feminists are trying to emphasize that women are more superior than men.
I don't think that it's necessary to declare yourself as a feminist or not. I agree with a lot of feministic ideas, but I don't know if it is so strong that I would call myself a feminist.
I believe that it's okay to care about appearances or shopping or any other so called "girly" things, but it's also okay to not care about that sort of thing at all. It's not fair to place girls on one side and boys on the other and expect each gender to think in a certain way. It is completely normal for a girl to be way more into sports than make-up, but that girl gets called a "tomboy" because it goes against what is considered normal.
Labels are used so often, but they are hardly ever exactly accurate. No one is exactly alike, so it is impossible to place someone in a group and expect them to maintain the cookie cutter image of that group.
I definitely agree with the equality of women and men in human value and capability. I would not define myself as a feminist, though. I do think roles like world leaders and pastors should be the roles of men, but that does not mean I think men are superior in any means. I simply look at logical reasonings. Some countries do see women as inferior, so what would they think of the United States if a woman was the face of our country? And the Bible states that men should be the leaders of the church and the head of the household. Nevertheless, I am a Sarah Palin fan and think other women do a great job as governement leaders and are fully capable to carry out any job a man can do. There is a difference of what a person is capable of and what would be best for the situation overall. I agree with Sarah Tate that we should not be expected to fit a mold. I, personally, like the idea of gender roles because there is order and norms to live by. However, even though the idea is nice, the principle is very wrong in forcing humans to conform. We are all different, as Sarah said, so we shouldn't have to try and live otherwise.
I do not consider myself a feminist but the more I think about it the majority of my beliefs about women do fall under the feminist category. I am all for women working hard and being successful. I do not believe I have to have a man in my life to be happy. I plan to continue working once I am married with children because I believe it is important for women to have a career. However, I am not against "stay at home Moms" at all. My own mom is a stay at home mother and I couldn't ask for a better parent. I think every woman is different and we all have different wants and goals in life. I am 100% for the equality of women and do find it frustrating when men poke fun of us in the working world or just poke fun of us in general.
I do not consider myself to be a feminist. I don't really like how the guys looked at a feminist as being a lesbian. Just because a woman wants to think differently than a man doesn't mean she is a lesbian.
I believe feminists get a bad reputation because they are going against males. Men think they are superior to women and they do not like to be challenged. We were created equal, but most men don't think of it that way and constantly try to put women down.
I don't really call myself a feminist, but I do think women should have the same rights as men.
I most definitely think feminism is important today. Women are holding jobs in high positions because they have earned them. This should be an opportunity that all women take.
I do not consider myself a feminist because I never really knew what it meant. So how can I say Im something without having no clue about it and its meaning. I do believe that men and women should be equal in everything. Whethers its pay in the work place or Rights. I believe women can be the bread winner and the man can stay at home and be a homemaker.
I certainly don't think of feminism as a bad thing. I think that sometimes feminists can get a bad rep because they are tied to negative stereotypes. for example, feminists can be called homosexual, boyish, hate men, etc. I'm not trying to bash on those who are really homosexual, boyish, or hate men but just pointing out that many girls who aren't like that and are feminists can be assumed to be that way. I don't think a heterosexual woman would like to be called homosexual because she's a feminist. I personally wouldn't claim myself as a feminist. I actually haven't really give it much thought until this class. However I do believe it is important today. I do believe that woman who are belittled because of their gender have a right to stand up for themselves.
I would not call myself a feminist. I think the way things are now are just fine. I know people categorize feminists as lesbians and put other terms with it, but I like this quote I mean just because you put yourself in that category doesn't mean anything, as long as you know the truth and what your living for and believe.
I'm called a feminist by my male friends all the time because I make statements about being independent, such as, "I don't need a guy in my life to be happy," or "I am fully capable of lifting heavy things, doing tough work without a man's help." "Whoa, watch the feminism!" is the response I get from them. It's not like I've stopped shaving my legs and plan to burn my bras in the back yard later or anything. I think I'm a feminist, but not to the extreme. I believe in women being independent and strong, working to earn money if they want to, doing things that aren't exactly expected of them, though not in a radical manner. For instence, in a marriage... I don't think it's a bad thing that the woman might start making more than her husband does. As long as she's not rubbing it in his face, then hey, they're making money for the household, for necessities, for bills. It's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteA lot of males still prefer women to be dependent. They're not into feeling intimidated by their significant others. In short, they like pretty, dumb girls. And many girls in response act dumb as a brick to get that approval. I think that's ridiculous and that it's an insult to women. Unless you really are just that dumb, in which case, that's unfortunate.
I think it's important today that women stand up for themselves, that we're intelligent, independent, and strong, especially considering the mess our country [and the world, I'm sure] has been getting itself into. Men deserve our insight, too, because, hey, we might even have good ideas, too. However, I don't think that women should go so far as to shut out the world of men and be ridiculously radical. I think we should approach it with equality, like this country was built upon in the first place.
I may have left out some things and may not have made sense, but...yeah. Haha.
I dont think I would call myself a feminist because I believe that things are fine just the way they are. I believe women and men should be treated equally but some jobs women are better at and some things men are better at=.
ReplyDeleteI get labeled as feminist and I don't really have a problem with taking on that moniker. Not many people in my circle of friends think the same way I do, but that's nothing new.
ReplyDeleteAmy Lea said basically what I would say. I am independent, and that makes a lot of people (not just males) feel threatened. Heaven forbid a woman have opinions different than her father and/or patriarchal leaders. Heaven forbid she not be afraid to go out at night.
Feminism is extremely important because it upholds the equality of all, not simply those of us who identify in the female gender. I just think people get frightened by it because it seeks to change the way things work socially now, and people are always afraid of change.
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ReplyDeleteI am not a feminist, but I do believe in women's rights and equality. I do not think it is a bad thing to be a feminist, but most people have negative opinions about feminism for numerous reasons. I also believe feminists have such a bad rep because a lot of people are afraid of change and some people probably feel as if feminists are trying to emphasize that women are more superior than men.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that it's necessary to declare yourself as a feminist or not. I agree with a lot of feministic ideas, but I don't know if it is so strong that I would call myself a feminist.
ReplyDeleteI believe that it's okay to care about appearances or shopping or any other so called "girly" things, but it's also okay to not care about that sort of thing at all. It's not fair to place girls on one side and boys on the other and expect each gender to think in a certain way. It is completely normal for a girl to be way more into sports than make-up, but that girl gets called a "tomboy" because it goes against what is considered normal.
Labels are used so often, but they are hardly ever exactly accurate. No one is exactly alike, so it is impossible to place someone in a group and expect them to maintain the cookie cutter image of that group.
I definitely agree with the equality of women and men in human value and capability. I would not define myself as a feminist, though. I do think roles like world leaders and pastors should be the roles of men, but that does not mean I think men are superior in any means. I simply look at logical reasonings. Some countries do see women as inferior, so what would they think of the United States if a woman was the face of our country? And the Bible states that men should be the leaders of the church and the head of the household. Nevertheless, I am a Sarah Palin fan and think other women do a great job as governement leaders and are fully capable to carry out any job a man can do. There is a difference of what a person is capable of and what would be best for the situation overall.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sarah Tate that we should not be expected to fit a mold. I, personally, like the idea of gender roles because there is order and norms to live by. However, even though the idea is nice, the principle is very wrong in forcing humans to conform. We are all different, as Sarah said, so we shouldn't have to try and live otherwise.
I do not consider myself a feminist but the more I think about it the majority of my beliefs about women do fall under the feminist category. I am all for women working hard and being successful. I do not believe I have to have a man in my life to be happy. I plan to continue working once I am married with children because I believe it is important for women to have a career. However, I am not against "stay at home Moms" at all. My own mom is a stay at home mother and I couldn't ask for a better parent. I think every woman is different and we all have different wants and goals in life. I am 100% for the equality of women and do find it frustrating when men poke fun of us in the working world or just poke fun of us in general.
ReplyDeleteI do not consider myself to be a feminist. I don't really like how the guys looked at a feminist as being a lesbian. Just because a woman wants to think differently than a man doesn't mean she is a lesbian.
ReplyDeleteI believe feminists get a bad reputation because they are going against males. Men think they are superior to women and they do not like to be challenged. We were created equal, but most men don't think of it that way and constantly try to put women down.
I don't really call myself a feminist, but I do think women should have the same rights as men.
I most definitely think feminism is important today. Women are holding jobs in high positions because they have earned them. This should be an opportunity that all women take.
I do not consider myself a feminist because I never really knew what it meant. So how can I say Im something without having no clue about it and its meaning. I do believe that men and women should be equal in everything. Whethers its pay in the work place or Rights. I believe women can be the bread winner and the man can stay at home and be a homemaker.
ReplyDeleteI certainly don't think of feminism as a bad thing. I think that sometimes feminists can get a bad rep because they are tied to negative stereotypes. for example, feminists can be called homosexual, boyish, hate men, etc. I'm not trying to bash on those who are really homosexual, boyish, or hate men but just pointing out that many girls who aren't like that and are feminists can be assumed to be that way. I don't think a heterosexual woman would like to be called homosexual because she's a feminist. I personally wouldn't claim myself as a feminist. I actually haven't really give it much thought until this class. However I do believe it is important today. I do believe that woman who are belittled because of their gender have a right to stand up for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI would not call myself a feminist. I think the way things are now are just fine. I know people categorize feminists as lesbians and put other terms with it, but I like this quote I mean just because you put yourself in that category doesn't mean anything, as long as you know the truth and what your living for and believe.
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