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The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Amarabae(f): 8:03am On May 09, 2017
Why do many people have misunderstanding of the word Feminism?
First and foremost, a lot of the lack of success in feminism comes from a general misunderstanding of
the movement. When someone hears the
term “feminism,” he or she tends to blindly
link it to a group of people requesting the
superiority of women.
A lot of self-proclaimed feminists are named
“men-haters” or “ugly women.” The
correlation of feminism to any of these
insulting slurs is simply non-existent.
Why is feminism tied to a negative feeling? I
believe a lot of it has to do with fear. Maybe
men fear they will somehow become inferior
to women. The truth is, feminism doesn’t
want to pit one gender against the other. It
simply wants equality.
Very few men know or recognize it, but they
need feminism just as much as women do.
Feminism covers all the ground of gender
equality.
Feminism tries to eliminate the stereotypes or
standards so many men are held up to.
Whether these standards are that men need
to be manly or unemotional, look a certain
way or act a certain way, feminism states that
no human should be held up to any single
standard or stereotype. In fact, it emphasizes
the fact that “boys and girls need to be raised
the same.”
As a society, we need to educate everyone
from a young age that there should be no
gender gap or gender discrimination. As
parents and individuals, we need to raise our
children in a way in which gender inequality
seems barbaric (because that’s what it is).
There are also more than a few women who
give the movement a bad name as well. They
bash it, saying it’s not necessary. These
women are the ones who tear the movement
down the most.
I think these women aren’t supporting the
movement because personally, they’ve never
felt oppressed or been targeted, blamed,
attacked or hushed away simply because
they’re women. But just because you may not
personally feel oppressed, that doesn’t
mean the larger issue of gender inequality
doesn’t exist.
I think the most effective tactic to get people
on board with the feminist movement is for
supporters to continuously spread knowledge
about what the movement is fighting for. I
believe most of the negative connotations
attached to any counter-culture movement
comes from the simple fact that a lot of
people don’t understand its motives.
Many people fear the societal changes any
such movement might bring about. Moving
forward, the goal of every feminist should be
to break down any miscommunication.
Explain the motive in a peaceful manner, and
use language that allows people to
understand that feminism will help lift every
single person to a more powerful place in
society. Feminism truly is for everyone.

elitedaily.com/life/understanding-men-also-benefit-feminism-incredibly-important/1479387/

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by donmalcolm21(m): 8:05am On May 09, 2017
cool
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Fuckshiit: 8:07am On May 09, 2017
I fûçk er'óne!
Feminist or Not...ion blôödyfúçkîñg cáre grin
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Amarabae(f): 8:10am On May 09, 2017
Fuckshiit:
I fûçk er'óne!
Feminist or Not...ion blôödyfúçkîñg cáre grin




mr fuvk, Goodmorning.
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Fuckshiit: 8:12am On May 09, 2017
Amarabae:

mr fuvk, Goodmorning.

A fûçking Good Morning to you!



are you á fúçking Feminist too? wink
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Draei: 8:15am On May 09, 2017
Ain't got time to read long post,
Summary plz....
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Amarabae(f): 8:17am On May 09, 2017
donmalcolm21:
cool
say chomtin
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by CuddleMe(f): 8:20am On May 09, 2017
What can I say?
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by donmalcolm21(m): 8:22am On May 09, 2017
Amarabae:

say chomtin
Africa culture has a negative attitude towards women so Feminism is not compatible with African culture.



Our culture relegates women to the background and Feminism will always be alien to our culture.
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by donmalcolm21(m): 8:23am On May 09, 2017
CuddleMe:
What can I say?
Say Nothing because the topic and your dp are polar opposites

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Amarabae(f): 8:24am On May 09, 2017
CuddleMe:
What can I say?
say Thank you Jesus! Good Morning
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Nobody: 8:24am On May 09, 2017
I
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by CuddleMe(f): 8:25am On May 09, 2017
donmalcolm21:
Say Nothing because the topic and your dp are polar opposites
Still nothing to say
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by CuddleMe(f): 8:26am On May 09, 2017
Amarabae:

say Thank you Jesus!
Good Morning
Thank you Jesus!

Morning
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by pressplay411(m): 8:28am On May 09, 2017
The word Feminism itself implies a fight or solidarity for the female gender.
Initially it was necessitated by the marginalization and limitation that was imposed on the female gender regarding employment and social rights. And for this it was commendable as it promoted Gender Equality.
Presently it has gone beyond Gender equality to Female superiority. That is where the problem lies.
Women at work and in relationships now advocate for special and superior treatment at the expense of the male counterparts.
At work, women now get more jobs than men and also tend to talk down on men to feel superior.
In relationships, your girlfriend earning same or more salary still believes her money is hers only, but the man's money is for both of you. Lol

So you see, Feminism has to be reevaluated to promote Gender equality.

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by 9jayes: 8:31am On May 09, 2017
Copy nd paste

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by donmalcolm21(m): 8:32am On May 09, 2017
CuddleMe:
Still nothing to say
It's Feminism topic and your moral right to defend it just went up with the wind
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Nobody: 8:33am On May 09, 2017
Good luck educating these educated illiterates grin

Anything bad or negative, they just throw in feminism to the mix even when feminism has absolutely nothing to do with the issue at hand. They want working, independent women so that they could save their change and in the same instance they throw a hissy fit because women want men to support them in the home since the woman's day is full.
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by CuddleMe(f): 8:37am On May 09, 2017
donmalcolm21:
It's Feminism topic and your moral right to defend it just went up with the wind
I'm not a feminist, not saying I'm against the movement
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by coolestchris(m): 8:37am On May 09, 2017
rubbish post meant for garbage
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by donmalcolm21(m): 8:39am On May 09, 2017
CuddleMe:
I'm not a feminist, not saying I'm against the movement
angry
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by IHate9jerians(m): 8:40am On May 09, 2017
donmalcolm21:
Christianity and islam have a negative attitude towards women so Feminism is not compatible with christianity and islam



Christianity and islam relegates women to the background and Feminism will always be alien to both religions.
Fixed!

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by CuddleMe(f): 8:40am On May 09, 2017
donmalcolm21:
angry
what? Have I said anything wrong?
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Amarabae(f): 8:43am On May 09, 2017
coolestchris:
rubbish post meant for garbage
why?
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Nobody: 8:47am On May 09, 2017
Feminism is an illusion. Not only in Africa but the world

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by donmalcolm21(m): 8:47am On May 09, 2017
IHate9jerians:
Fixed!
Africa culture made for women to keep silent when Men are talking.


In African Culture a 2month old baby boy wields more power than a Matured woman.



Religion and Culture has relegated women to the background
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by coolestchris(m): 8:47am On May 09, 2017
Amarabae:
why?
It's too long and it doesn't bring money to the table

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by donmalcolm21(m): 8:48am On May 09, 2017
CuddleMe:
what? Have I said anything wrong?
I don't understand how you feel so comfortable sitting on the fence
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by IHate9jerians(m): 8:49am On May 09, 2017
donmalcolm21:
Africa culture made for women to keep silent when Men are talking.


In African Culture a 2month old baby boy wields more power than a Matured woman



Religion and Culture has relegated women to the background
Be more specific.What "African culture" does that scenario occur in?The African culture i grew up in,taught me to be self reliant and self sufficient and if you carryout a research on some african and south american societies,you would realize some were matriarchies.There have been so many queens and trendsetting women in our civilisations unfortunately,black africans contact with the foreign religions brought confusion to us till this very day.Look at the OP for example,she talks about feminism yet she had a dp that was sexually provocative a few months ago and she is married to a man who i am sure fends for her and her offsprings survival.Was that how African women of the past were?If you want to go in,go all in and quit dilly-dallying that is my response to all of these Nigerian pseudo feminists

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Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Amarabae(f): 8:54am On May 09, 2017
coolestchris:

It's too long and it doesn't bring money to the table
ok.
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Amarabae(f): 8:57am On May 09, 2017
hello Lalasticlala, I am not desperate but I think it will be cool if many people see this thread via *you know na* lolz.
Good morning.
Re: The Misunderstanding Of Feminism! by Elkay3: 9:10am On May 09, 2017
Feminism.

The feminist themselves are confusing other people. It's just a controversial topic because they tend to shift grounds.

I'm against discrimination in all its evil form. I'm for equal opportunities, any other equality is simply nonsense in a mild form.

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