In our previous discussion on feminism, we didn't bother to define it. Here's a humorous conversation that illustrates the confusing surrounding the term 'feminism':

COMMON GUY/GAL: Well, I do think women are people.

FEMINISTA: Then you’re a feminist.

CG: OK. Cool.

FEMINISTA: …which means you’re also in favor of employment laws that specially protect female workers and divorce laws that seem to favor women, restricting rights for men, such as free speech (specifically, the right to produce and consume pornography)…

CG: Ok, ok I suppose, er-wait what was that about the porn?

FEMINISTA: …and that the results of the sexual revolution were beneficial only to men, marriage is an institution that oppresses women and men, that monogamy was originally conceived of as a way for men to control women…

CG: Whoa, wait a minute-

FEMINISTA: …that human society would be better off with dramatically fewer men, that there are no essential differences between the sexes, and that the roles observed in society are due to conditioning, of course views that separate the sexes rather than unite them are considered to be sexist rather than feminist…

CG: What the fvck?

FEMINISTA: …and that science reflects a masculine perspective and in light of that we need to examine science’s claims to objectivity. [gasps for air]

CG: That’s some pretty fvcked up stuff there. I don’t believe most of that.
FEMINISTA: O RLY? So you’re saying you’re in favor of the Rapemongering Phallocracy, eh? Oppressor!
http://catallarchy.net/blog/archives/2006/05/08/curiouser-curiouser/

Is there anyone on Nairaland who knows what feminism is? I'm dying to discover whether or not I'm a feminist. I believe that women are human beings, so what else?

Good question Seun, i teach sociology and always start the gender issue with the question 'are you a feminist?' to which usually half the girls say yes and almost all the boys say no.

I then give them this description of what it is to be a feminist;

1. The belief that women and men are, and have been, treated
differently by our society, and that women have frequently
and systematically been unable to participate fully in all
social arenas and institutions.

2. A desire to change that situation.

3. That this gives a "new" point-of-view on society, when
eliminating old assumptions about why things are the way
they are, and looking at it from the perspective that women
are not inferior and men are not "the norm."


I then ask them again and most (male and female) now declare themselves feminism, as a perspective feminism (true feminism) does no preach that women are better or more equal than men. all feminism is , is the belief that men and women are as important as each other. that is the simplest way to understand it.

anyone that thinks it is a more militant thing simply misunderstands, and Dr J will be more than willing to give them a lesson.

So Seun are you a feminist?

I am a feminist.

To me a feminist is a PERSON (male or female) who believe that women are equal to men and should be treated as such. A feminist believe that women should have; the right to work, the right to vote, the right to receive equal pay as men.

All feminists believe in these above things.

However some feminists don't believe in women having reproductive rights due to religious constraints ie the choice of abortion.

people call me one

I'd say the definition of feminism varies depending on who's defining it. But the most important one is that no one sex or group of people is more important than the other. Another is that no systematic oppression of a group of people--as is the case for many women in different parts of the world--should be encouraged or practiced.

hmmmmmm u guys have really opened my dull mind to the light

I thought feminist was another word for Lesbian

Where is Chinani?

Old Glory:

Where is Chinani?

I'm right here. Present & Accounted for.

I'm a feminist & agree w/ Dr. J's defn.

Who's doctor J?

Where's eastcoast? She's a real feminist.

I think im one.

I am the hardcore feminist

Hi Chinani how are you?

Someone famous once said "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle". Cracks me up all the time

spikyn:

Someone famous once said "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle". Cracks me up all the time

i no its not u that said that but i find that xtremely offensive cos am feminist.so feminist

i dont believe theres anything a man can do that woman cant.even betr in most cases.girls pls dont let anyone talk u into the fact that guys r betr.everyones the same as far as am concerned

SVS,

svs:

i no its not u that said that but i find that xtremely offensive because am feminist.so feminist

bet you dont know what you're saying because that quote is from a popular lady who is a big time feminist.
knowledge they say is power so try and aquire some before you started writing crap

so its wat shes saying thats crap.i cannot believe thats even coming 4rm a lady!shocking

SVS,
and lets be real, who invented phones, the motor car and all the other stuffs you ladies can do without? its definitely a mans world though ladies deserve respect but they shouldn't try to go against God. capice?

spikyn:

Someone famous once said "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle". Cracks me up all the time

svs:

so its what shes saying thats crap.i cannot believe thats even coming from a lady!shocking

Svs, that phrase was actually meant to defend we women. You know a fish doesn't need a bicycle, don't you? Same way the lady is saying we don't need men, lol.

omg what r u lik?so cos they 'invented stuff' it means that they r betr or we cant do without them.u no wat i think?i think most guys need to get a life.sorry i dont mean to offend all guys on this

SVS,
Does babadee sound like a chic? Gawd!!!
ps: thanks IAH for shedding the light.

the inventing stuff is just an analogy albeight on the right track, Eve came from Adam so that means God wanted her to be under him meaning females under male. he he he he he

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babadee:

SVS,
Does babadee sound like a chic? Gawd!!!
ps: thanks IAH for shedding the light.

i no ure a guy okay thats y i sed wat i sed

There is a difference betwen a  feminist and a wanna be feminist . A feminist is a lady that will be able to represtent women anywere in the world.
Its not about proving who can do what better or getting insolent and intolerant.
Women have fought for many rights in the past . Not with a loose mouth but with brains.

babadee:

the inventing stuff is just an analogy albeight on the right track, Eve came from Adam so that means God wanted her to be under him meaning females under male. he he he he he

can i just say that ure so annoying me right now.i just wanna puke wit the things u say.omg.if god dint create eve how would adam survive?think bout that arrgh

the inventing stuff is just an analogy albeight on the right track, Eve came from Adam so that means God wanted her to be under him meaning females under male. he he he he he

men also made the A bomb

mamaput:

There is a difference betwen a  feminist and a want to be feminist . A feminist is a lady that will be able to represtent women anywere in the world.
Its not about proving who can do what better or getting insolent and intolerant.
Women have fought for many rights in the past . Not with a loose mouth but with brains.

ure right but being feminist diosent necesarily mean being known all around the world.u can b feminist by not allowing guys to think the rule.it does not work lik that in my world.thanx

mamaput:

There is a difference betwen a feminist and a want to be feminist . A feminist is a lady that will be able to represtent women anywere in the world.
Its not about proving who can do what better or getting insolent and intolerant.
Women have fought for many rights in the past . Not with a loose mouth but with brains.

Thank you, Mamaput. Well said. I've said it before on this forum. Feminism is not about words (Cheap talk) but action.

so wat u want me to do.go on tv and make myself publoc?look this isnt going anywhere so just 4get bout it

svs:

can i just say that ure so annoying me right now.i just want to puke wit the things u say.omg.if god dint create eve how would adam survive?think bout that arrgh

may i ask why you are so rude?
must everybody think the same as you or what.
we are here to read different views.
Please do not call yourself a F  . That will be an insult on all women.

svs:

so what u want me to do.go on tv and make myself publoc?look this isnt going anywhere so just 4get bout it

please stay at home am on my knees begging dont go to TV

mamaput:

may i ask why you are so rude?
must everybody think the same as you or what.
we are here to read different views.
Please do not call yourself a F  . That will be an insult on all women.

that isnt being rude at all.i am neva rude.its just that pple shud not say things that they no will offend other pple hu they no believe in something else.e.g if i was white and ses nigga on this thread.how do u think black pple wuld feel?

The only offenceve things i read here came from you.
Every other person said their mind.
If i say men are rats , its a general statement not the same as if i say You are a rat.

mamaput:

The only offenceve things i read here came from you.
Every other person said their mind.
If i say men are rats , its a general statement not the same as if i say You are a rat.

ok good but can we stop arguing bout this issue?its gettin vague.am feminist.if anyone things am faking it,so be it