Comments on: Feminism

By: Jessie

Jessie — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:59:29 +0000

Just one point to make – feminism is not about women becoming like men, it is simply based on equality. Being a feminist does not mean you want to cut men’s balls off, live in a female only world, or become masculine. It is purely about equality, and as such belongs in an overall assault on discriminations based on race, gender and sexual orientation.
That is all.

By: Samia

Samia — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:31:21 +0000

I identify as a feminist and disagree with some of your points, but I just had to let you know that the graphic accompanying your statement about chivalry is great. Beyond great. Thanks for that.

By: Superwoman :Having It All « Stuff Girls Like

Superwoman :Having It All « Stuff Girls Like — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:17:46 +0000

[...] You have say that the media shares part of the blame because they love to take a high flying career woman and make her a pin up. Do not get me wrong, there is a need for women to be encouraged but it is equally unrealistic for people to tell them they can have their cake and eat it. I will not be having a go at feminists as Stuff Black People Hate did. [...]

By: Ariah

Ariah — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:11:25 +0000

Man, I’d love to take a vacation during my moons! Pack some magnesium rich food and a hammock and GTFO Dodge.

By: Nonya

Nonya — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:16:48 +0000

leaving the same comment twice is bad “comment etiquette” so here I go anyway because I ams so angry. Black feminists have fought long and hard against the stereotypes of the black woman as “manly” and “overly aggressive.” Early black women feminists and activists were tired of being defined in opposition to white women, who were portrayed as more womanly, pure, and pristine. the idea that black women are “aggressive” is a myth based on racist stereotypes of black women since the times of slavery when black women were forced to work in the fields along side of the black man. Hence the birth of these ridiculous stereotypes.

Marriages in the black are in peril not because of any attempts of the black woman to emasculate her man, but becuase changes in the economy have made marriage less of a viable option for people. Black men and women do not want to marry until they are financially stable and in an era of high unemployment, globalization, deunionization, lack of good factory jobs, increasing gaps in wealth between the rich and poor, crime and drugs in our community, and other disparities that plague the black community (e.g. health, education), getting married just isn’t our number one priority.

By: justanotheropinion

justanotheropinion — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:23:53 +0000

My feeling on scripture – it was written 1000’s of years ago handed down from an oral tradition of basic survival techniques that got the human race through some very primitive, barbaric times. In the past made more sense for men to “provide” and “protect” the family because on average they were indeed physically more capable of performing those tasks. Women were more in need of protection because ultrasounds and neonatal clinics didn’t exist and many died during pregnancy. And if that happened more often than it did, we wouldn’t be typing our little opinions on the internet now.

Nowadays we have nice convenient things like back hoes, zoos, dishwashers and therefore some of those antiquated rules no longer apply.

As a society, we are reluctantly progressing towards a situation where it makes no sense to have “isms” – these constructs simply divide us like the tower of Babel Project. (Which btw I believe is one aspect of ancient scripture that is still very relevant today.) We’ve got this survival thing down and anyone regardless of sex or race has the opportunity to pursue whatever makes them fulfilled. Women can be CEO’s and men can change a diaper. All people have the potential to excel at any role in family/society and do not have to be pigeonholed based on however we like to slice and dice up the human race. We need to let go of all these “isms” and work together in love and harmony and Heaven on Earth will be ours.

By: BigSexy

BigSexy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:18:35 +0000

I am a woman and I agree that feminism has done so much damage to modern society.

By: Nonya

Nonya — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:38:56 +0000

@ Danger Mouse, are you naive? Acting like a “stereotypical” male ( and if by this you mean assertive, confident, outspoken, headstrong) does payoff and does lead to professional success and respect on the job. Why shouldn’t these things come natural and feel natural to a woman? It’s other people’s problem if they want to assume you are one-dimensional (i.e. the same way in every setting).

And who said white women have such a hold on feminism that you can’t be a feminist too? Be proud of your feminist heritage.

By: Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:36:44 +0000

I used to be a much greater supporter of feminism when I was younger until I realized a few years back that it was basically a white women’s movement that was never really intended to include other persons of color unless it conveniently suited their needs at various points in the movement.

Now I have a more balanced and fair perceptions about feminism and women’s role in society. I’ve learned that women can still be strong leaders and still embrace their feminine qualities. When a woman starts to behave stereotypically like a man (e.g. acting too macho), due to the misperception that it will eventually lead to receiving equal treatment like a man, too often I believe it ends up backfiring because it looks and feels too unnatural and is very undermining in the process.

By: ninasimone

ninasimone — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:45:24 +0000

“Instead they chose option 1, and how very sad it is to see that choice reduce men and women to mere baby makers in the eyes of one another.”

it is sad.

cool characterization of the menstrual cycle as a “moon”…think i heard that before somewhere

i dont find this post objectionable.