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Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by epelumi42(m): 10:53am On Oct 16, 2018
According to Wikipedia, Feminism is a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share a common goal: to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality of sexes. This includes seeking to establish educational and professional opportunities for women that are equal to those for men.

Following many posts I've seen here on Nairaland, it seems like people, especially men hate the idea of women identifying with feminists. Based on the stereotype that many have created from the women who claim to be feminists, the definition has changed to a men-hating, men-defying movement.

Feminism does not mean that men should be hated for playing the superiority game, it means that men should learn to see women as equals and not subjects.

Feminism means that husbands and boyfriends should not judge a woman by her ability to cook and perform home chores. No. That's sexism. Feminism means women is just as a man, maybe not in physical features. If a man does not know how to cook, a woman shouldn't be crucified for not knowing how to cook too. If a man cannot wash his clothes, his wife should not be expected to wash it just because she's the woman. No.

Feminism means that women should be allowed to take the reigns of power because they are capable, and not denied based on their sex. They should be given an opportunity to compete with men for the same position and win based on merit, like everyone else.

Feminism does not mean women should not respect men, rather, men should respect women and vice versa because they deserve the respect, not because of their sex. Women should not be made to kneel to the man because he's Superior. No. She should be able to do it because she feels it's right. The same way a man should bow for his wife. No one runs the Monopoly of respect.

Feminism does not mean men should stop catering for women. It means both sexes should cater for each other of they have the means. It should be done out of love than chauvinism. Women can provide for the man when he is incapable and not expect the man to always be responsible for her wellbeing.

Feminism means that women can be surgeons, engineers, and men can be nurses and secretary. No job stereotypes.

Feminism is right because no one chose their sexes. Males and females have their strength and weaknesses and should learn to live with each other in love.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 10:57am On Oct 16, 2018
#spreads mat






Waiting for the feminists, wannabe feminists, caricature feminists, anti feminists and finally the idgaf grin
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by pansophist(m): 11:02am On Oct 16, 2018
The ideology of feminism is not bad, but in practice, especially third wave feminism is destructive and evil, to even put it mildly.

Modern feminism undermines the inate differences between sexes, is built on double standards, a safe haven for misandrist and even if women preach for gender equality, they still refuse to give up benefits that comes with patriarchy.

For example, corporations favours employing women to men, and this is the first time in human history where society see a massive shift of women out earning men. Even at that, they still expect men to pay for date. Just to name one.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by JONNYSPUTE(m): 1:32pm On Oct 16, 2018
Feminism is not bad,what is bad is the way most people that claim to be feminist go about it. One can't be shouting or claiming to be a feminist,screaming equal rights without the corresponding responsibilities attached to it. To be honest,men will benefit more from feminism if the real aim and objectives of it is being practiced by the so called feminists, but no,they don't want it,all they want is to oppress the male genders through their hypocrisy and constant manipulations. A situation whereby a lady wants a man to be helpful in domestic chores but will find it difficult to help him financially is one example. Like I said,if our so called feminists can stick to the actual ideology, then no problem but if not,the friction will still be there. Note. We don't have bad cars what we have is bad drivers.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 2:18pm On Oct 16, 2018
grin ITS GOT A MILLION AND ONE DEFINITIONS, THIS TRUTH WE CANNOT DENY AND WHICH IS ENOUGH CONFUSSION IN ITSELF.

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Ladyhippolyta88(f): 2:26pm On Oct 16, 2018
Feminism like every movement or ideology has it's positive and negative.
So the answer is subjective to some it is good while to others it is bad.

And OP thumbs up.
Some people just want to misunderstand the movement and discredit it.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by epelumi42(m): 2:39pm On Oct 16, 2018
pansophist:
The ideology of feminism is not bad, but in practice, especially third wave feminism is destructive and evil, to even put it mildly.

Modern feminism undermines the inate differences between sexes, is built on double standards, a safe haven for misandrist and even if women preach for gender equality, they still refuse to give up benefits that comes with patriarchy.

For example, corporations favours employing women to men, and this is the first time in human history where society see a massive shift of women out earning men. Even at that, they still expect men to pay for date. Just to name one.


True. The issue of double standards remain. Manny Women want equal rights yet do not want to pay the price that comes with gender equality. No. I can't support that.

People are just people, removed from the shadows of the beliefs they hide behind. My problem is grouping all feminists under the same category of men haters.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by epelumi42(m): 2:40pm On Oct 16, 2018
WORDWORLD:
grin ITS GOT A MILLION AND ONE DEFINITIONS, THIS TRUTH WE CANNOT DENY AND WHICH IS ENOUGH CONFUSSION IN ITSELF.



Feminism is simple. The concept is simple. Like every belief, people tend to create a version that suits them.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by MrPlato(m): 2:43pm On Oct 16, 2018
MariaLavina:
#spreads mat






Waiting for the feminists, wannabe feminists, caricature feminists, anti feminists and finally the idgaf grin
...




How Far
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Oreofepeters: 2:53pm On Oct 16, 2018
feminism is demonic...

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by CAPSLOCKED: 2:56pm On Oct 16, 2018
epelumi42:

Following many posts I've seen here on Nairaland, it seems like people, especially men hate the idea of women identifying with feminists. Based on the stereotype that many have created from the women who claim to be feminists, the definition has changed to a men-hating, men-defying movement.


THIS IS THE SUMMARY OF ALL WHAT YOU POSTED UP THERE.

BUT HOW DO YOU EXPECT MEN TO EASILY ACCEPT FEMINISM WHEN MANY WOMEN THEMSELVES ARE REJECTING IT? MOST WOMEN DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING YOU'RE TELLING THEM ONCE IT INVOLVES EQUALITY... EQUAL RESPONSIBILITIES, PAYING BILLS, AND DOING WHAT USED TO BE CONSIDERED THE MAN'S JOB.
MANY WOMEN REJECT THE IDEA OF FEMINISM BECAUSE IT COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITIES.. AND THEY CAN'T IMAGINE THEMSELVES ACTUALLY BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THINGS, THEY WANT TO FOR EVER REMAIN A MAN'S RESPONSIBILITY LIKE PETS.

SO FOR A START
FOR FEMINISM TO BE EMBRACED BY ALL, AND START MAKING SENSE TO THE REGULAR AFRICAN MAN.... EVERY WOMAN SHOULD BE A FEMINIST.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 3:21pm On Oct 16, 2018
epelumi42:


Feminism is simple. The concept is simple. Like every belief, people tend to create a version that suits them.

grin Yes the concept is simple as in very simple.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 3:27pm On Oct 16, 2018
IF IT IS ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY THE WORD FEMINISM BETRAYS THIS VERY ESSENCE. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN FEMI-MALELISM REPRESENTING BOTH GENDER ON JUSTICE.

BUT THIS IS A REALITY IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW IN OUR CHOICE OF SELF DECEPTION.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 3:29pm On Oct 16, 2018
It's a fight for POWER, not for UNITY and LOVE between the genders. It's as "simple" as that. POWER TO OPPRESS!

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 3:41pm On Oct 16, 2018
grin

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by JONNYSPUTE(m): 3:45pm On Oct 16, 2018
epelumi42:


True. The issue of double standards remain. Manny Women want equal rights yet do not want to pay the price that comes with gender equality. No. I can't support that.

People are just people, removed from the shadows of the beliefs they hide behind. My problem is grouping all feminists under the same category of men haters.
.. They are grouped that way because many of them seem to possess and act same. So you don't really need to blame men for that.
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 4:30pm On Oct 16, 2018
JONNYSPUTE:
.. They are grouped that way because many of them seem to possess and act same. So you don't really need to blame men for that.
grin

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 4:35pm On Oct 16, 2018
Those guys wey Sabi their code grin

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 5:13pm On Oct 16, 2018
CAPSLOCKED:



THIS IS THE SUMMARY OF ALL WHAT YOU POSTED UP THERE.

BUT HOW DO YOU EXPECT MEN TO EASILY ACCEPT FEMINISM WHEN MANY WOMEN THEMSELVES ARE REJECTING IT? MOST WOMEN DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING YOU'RE TELLING THEM ONCE IT INVOLVES EQUALITY... EQUAL RESPONSIBILITIES, PAYING BILLS, AND DOING WHAT USED TO BE CONSIDERED THE MAN'S JOB.
MANY WOMEN REJECT THE IDEA OF FEMINISM BECAUSE IT COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITIES.. AND THEY CAN'T IMAGINE THEMSELVES ACTUALLY BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THINGS, THEY WANT TO FOR EVER REMAIN A MAN'S RESPONSIBILITY LIKE PETS.

SO FOR A START
FOR FEMINISM TO BE EMBRACED BY ALL, AND START MAKING SENSE TO THE REGULAR AFRICAN MAN.... EVERY WOMAN SHOULD BE A FEMINIST.

BECAUSE THEY CHOOSE TO BE SMART. NO SANE WOMAN WILL WANT TO THROW AWAY SUCH A PRIVILEGE OF BEING PAMPERED LIKE PETS.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 5:25pm On Oct 16, 2018
Yes!
It's finally happening! grin

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Eyeness: 6:10pm On Oct 16, 2018
epelumi42:
According to Wikipedia, Feminism is a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share a common goal: to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality of sexes. This includes seeking to establish educational and professional opportunities for women that are equal to those for men.

Following many posts I've seen here on Nairaland, it seems like people, especially men hate the idea of women identifying with feminists. Based on the stereotype that many have created from the women who claim to be feminists, the definition has changed to a men-hating, men-defying movement.

Feminism does not mean that men should be hated for playing the superiority game, it means that men should learn to see women as equals and not subjects.

Feminism means that husbands and boyfriends should not judge a woman by her ability to cook and perform home chores. No. That's sexism. Feminism means women is just as a man, maybe not in physical features. If a man does not know how to cook, a woman shouldn't be crucified for not knowing how to cook too. If a man cannot wash his clothes, his wife should not be expected to wash it just because she's the woman. No.

Feminism means that women should be allowed to take the reigns of power because they are capable, and not denied based on their sex. They should be given an opportunity to compete with men for the same position and win based on merit, like everyone else.

Feminism does not mean women should not respect men, rather, men should respect women and vice versa because they deserve the respect, not because of their sex. Women should not be made to kneel to the man because he's Superior. No. She should be able to do it because she feels it's right. The same way a man should bow for his wife. No one runs the Monopoly of respect.

Feminism does not mean men should stop catering for women. It means both sexes should cater for each other of they have the means. It should be done out of love than chauvinism. Women can provide for the man when he is incapable and not expect the man to always be responsible for her wellbeing.

Feminism means that women can be surgeons, engineers, and men can be nurses and secretary. No job stereotypes.

Feminism is right because no one chose their sexes. Males and females have their strength and weaknesses and should learn to live with each other in love.
there is a male version of feminism called MGTOW look it up
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 6:36pm On Oct 16, 2018
Hmmmm....... grin

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 6:38pm On Oct 16, 2018
WEEDSDOM i can see you viewing this thread. Hope you are enjoying the show and increasing in WISDOM. grin

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 6:41pm On Oct 16, 2018
Marialavina wink

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 7:01pm On Oct 16, 2018
WORDWORLD:
Maria Lavina wink
angryangry


why are you in a very high spirit today?
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 9:28pm On Oct 16, 2018
MariaLavina:
angryangry



why are you in a very high spirit today?

Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by tintingz(m): 10:39pm On Oct 16, 2018
Feminism is not a bad thing, infact Feminism started as a very good movement and struggle for women's right which many women are benefitting today, but now so many people have abused, polluted the movement with different ideologies that makes it look like a men-hating-competing group.

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Nobody: 11:16pm On Oct 16, 2018
I don't think feminism is bad . because am 100% in support of equal opportunities for men and women. but where I have issues with them is the area of marriage. I think women should be women and stop trying to be the man in a relationship. I think women have many powers they don't know about

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Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by epelumi42(m): 6:37am On Oct 17, 2018
Eyeness:
there is a male version of feminism called MGTOW look it up
That is no where near what Feminism stands for. Again, you're building a stereotype based on the men hating group of people you see online.
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by epelumi42(m): 6:39am On Oct 17, 2018
WORDWORLD:
It's a fight for POWER, not for UNITY and LOVE between the genders. It's as "simple" as that. POWER TO OPPRESS!

Again, is that what feminism stands for?
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Eyeness: 7:16am On Oct 17, 2018
epelumi42:

That is no where near what Feminism stands for. Again, you're building a stereotype based on the men hating group of people you see online.
but isnt that what you romancelanders think feminism is? Women hating men
Re: Is Feminism Really A Bad Thing? by Eyeness: 7:18am On Oct 17, 2018
michaelandre:
I don't think feminism is bad . because am 100% in support of equal opportunities for men and women. but where I have issues with them is the area of marriage. I think women should be women and stop trying to be the man in a relationship. I think women have many powers they don't know about
o am going to make a thread on that

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