Should feminist be considered women for men?

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A few days ago someone asked "is it true that feminism isn't about equality at all?" This was my response.

Yes and No. IMO there are three definitions for equality.
1. 50/50, equality of the most purist form.
2. Bartering and communicating a fair agreement between parties
3. Equality based on your own perspective. Mind you this is the most bias form of "equality" but it's still a kind of equality none the less.

feminism doesn't push for definition one. And when was the last time feminist sat down with men and bartered equal terms? Thus definition 3 fits the bill just fine.

(You have to keep in mind why feminism came into play. Its foundation is based on a concept of Men are in power and women are oppressed. Hence it's only purpose by design is to liberate women at all and any expense. As long as women are being freed from what feminist feel is classified as male oppression, from a feminist prospective it is equality. Understand any byproduct of this feminist point of view type equity that is or maybe harmful to men becomes irrelevant.

Now is that equal???? Well that depends on whether your a man or a woman.)

My own answer that got me thinking, if these women are for only, that being they only care about female feelings, female needs, and more importantly female equality from the feminist perspective. Then should we consider them women for men? Should we consider them our other halves? Wouldn't it be dangerous for any man to become one with these women?

tehabwa · Answer

You have little grasp of history, if you think that women were free and equal before feminists fought for our rights -- or that they are NOW everywhere.

If you think there are no instances of men and women sitting down to hash things out, you have no grasp of reality, currently. Couples do this all the time; and too often, the women have to do most of the work of keeping the household running, while ALSO working full-time outside the home.

There are also such discussion at workplaces, and in other contexts, all over the place.

It's a lie that no feminists take into account harm done to men. However, the "harm" done by women refusing to be slaves is NOT deserving of serious consideration. Just because some misogynists are bent out of shape is NO reason to deprive women of their rights.

It's clearly a LIE that feminists care ONLY about women. Most of the people in all human rights movements are feminists -- of course they are, if they didn't believe in human rights for one half the human race, they wouldn't be FOR human rights for all humans; and vice versa. You clearly know nothing at all about all the people working on human rights.

LOL, no, it's not dangerous for men to be feminists. All REAL men are feminists. Women's rights cooties don't cause diseases.

What is WRONG with people who understand that women are NOT some inferior species deserving of no rights or freedom, but that women are fully human, deserving of full human rights.

Yes, it's sensible, for biological reasons, for there to be more stalls for women's public bathrooms. If that's the sort of thing that you scream "Unjust!" about, get a grip. Enslaving women and depriving us of all our rights, because there are more public toilets for us is NOT an honest response.

Anonymous · Answer

I agree with you but I still don't understand the women for men comment.

? · Answer

99% of feminists are women.  So why should they not be considered women.    Doesn't mean feminism represents all women,   I don't know why you would consider them women FOR MEN.   What does that even mean?

Anonymous · Answer

That's like asking should MRAs be considered men for women? I

mr. chao · Answer

That's like saying White Nationalists should be considered "whites for blacks".

Both movements claim to be innocent but are almost entirely composed of bigots who are too cowardly to display it.

Anonymous · Answer

What a load of clap-trap you spout. Women are women, whether they are feminists or not. 
I'm a lesbian, but that doesn't make me a man and never will do. 
I don't agree with radical feminism and man hating but, equally, uninformed drivel like yours is just as annoying.
GET A LIFE AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT THINGS OF LITTLE CONSEQUENCE.

? · Answer

Just treat them like men

WhatOfit · Answer

Oh, yeah because that's what the problem is.. NOT

Anonymous · Answer

lol ,I dont even think that feminist are worthy to be taken that serious

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