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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Are you a feminist?
Feminists advocate for social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men. This is the definition of feminist from a dictionary. Why are people reluctant to be labeled as feminist? Are you a feminist? Why or why not?
Yes, but I am not an absolutist. I think there are certain situations-for instance women in combat-that warrant exclusion. Unless that woman can pass the MENS physical fitness requirements so that she is not a danger to her fellow soldiers. There is still that part of me that likes chivalry in men-I can't help it! My husband can't help but be protective of me and our daughters and I do like that.
Riding the coattails of feminist is the label B****. Some men shy away from it, they think you are a disciple of Gloria Steinem and may view you as un-feminine.
Some people think feminist is another term for 'man hater' so see and think of it as a negative connotation. I’m a feminist…I believe men AND women should be equal in every aspect. I believe in the merit system that gives people the opportunity to choose a job and to be selected for desired positions based on qualifications rather than race or gender. I think a woman should be given equal chance to any occupation whether it is a soldier, fire fighter, or a ballet dancer, but I agree with Sandy…they should be required to take and pass the same tests man are subjected to and vice versa. Am I a ‘man hater’?…absolutely not! I love guys ; )
I am not one that would consider myself a feminist. I definitely DO believe in equality among both men and women and think that one gender should not have priority over the other.
It is hard for me to approach feminism though with out referring to the spirituality side of sexuality this. I have learned that males are created differently than females. It is in their nature.
I do not believe that a woman can have any job that a man can, unless a woman can pass the same physical tests as a man. Our bodies are built differently and they react differently in stressful situations.
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Yes, but I am not an absolutist. I think there are certain situations-for instance women in combat-that warrant exclusion. Unless that woman can pass the MENS physical fitness requirements so that she is not a danger to her fellow soldiers. There is still that part of me that likes chivalry in men-I can't help it! My husband can't help but be protective of me and our daughters and I do like that.
Riding the coattails of feminist is the label B****. Some men shy away from it, they think you are a disciple of Gloria Steinem and may view you as un-feminine.
Some people think feminist is another term for 'man hater' so see and think of it as a negative connotation. I’m a feminist…I believe men AND women should be equal in every aspect. I believe in the merit system that gives people the opportunity to choose a job and to be selected for desired positions based on qualifications rather than race or gender. I think a woman should be given equal chance to any occupation whether it is a soldier, fire fighter, or a ballet dancer, but I agree with Sandy…they should be required to take and pass the same tests man are subjected to and vice versa. Am I a ‘man hater’?…absolutely not! I love guys ; )
I am not one that would consider myself a feminist. I definitely DO believe in equality among both men and women and think that one gender should not have priority over the other.
It is hard for me to approach feminism though with out referring to the spirituality side of sexuality this. I have learned that males are created differently than females. It is in their nature.
I do not believe that a woman can have any job that a man can, unless a woman can pass the same physical tests as a man. Our bodies are built differently and they react differently in stressful situations.
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