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| Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by Nobody: 9:49am On Mar 07, 2016 |
I believe a lot of people misinterpret feminism to mean domination of men and that is why a lot of people are against it. Feminism stands for equality. There's a huge misconception of the term by both men and women. For men, it is a case of 'she is trying to override me'. It would seem so to them because they have always been in a position of having their way, so letting go of that and being at the receiving end will not stand well with them. I have come to realize that a man that hates feminists so much is only scared that if he gives a woman a chance, she would treat him as bad as he treats her now. If you treat women right, you shouldn't be scared that equality will make them treat you badly. Equality is to give a fair playing ground and a voice to women. I was having an argument with a friend sometime back, he kept ranting that men had it harder and that women being subjugated in the society was only in our heads. I made him an offer that if a woman was ready to take all his responsibilities (which we all know is only in the finance department) without rubbing it in his face, will he take up her responsibilities and be the woman in the home. He went on a rant about how it is not bibilical and how it is not how things work in the society. I made it clear to him that he totally missed my point. I pointed out to him that women helping with finance is not bibilical but we do it anyway. I told him that he should leave society and religion out for a minute and answer for himself. He kept beating about the bush and couldn't give me an answer. This made me draw the conclusion that there are more women like me who would rather be men than there are men willing to be women. If we are being honest with ourselves, it is because we know that the female gender is generally at a disadvantage compared to the male gender. Some bring up arguments about how during war, men are killed blah blah blah, and I just laugh. Who are those raped? Who are those forced into marriages after war? Women also suffer from violence in a different way and to me, this is even worst. I can't pay for my enemy to be raped, I'd rather die. This brings me to my next point. Feminism recognizes the differences between men and women. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. Look at the fight against racism, we recognize that there are Blacks, Caucasians, Hispanics, Asians, etc. However, we refuse to accept that our skin color should determine who gets what, who is treated better, or who is treated lesser. Same goes with feminism. Men and women have different sexual reproductive organs but that doesn't make one gender better or more important than the other. Imagine a world with only men or only women, it can't work. Both genders are equally important so why should one be treated lesser than the other? Feminism preaches equality not equity and here's why. If we preach equity, then there is no need for feminism as we might as well call ourselves human rights activists. Feminists can't preach equity because we have discovered that equity is very subjective. What is fair to you may not be fair to the other person. It is only based on your own personal judgment. Some bring in the biblical aspect, and I just shake my head because I'm a Christan too. Another friend told me barely two weeks ago that we women should accept our fate as being under men because it was the curse God placed on us for eating the forbidden fruit especially since we committed the greater sin. I told him that I wasn't surprised since it was typical of men to never take responsibilities for their actions. For men who do that, I hope you know that your arguments don't hold water. See the reply God gave Adam after he said "....it was the woman You have me....." It is such a stupid excuse, I don't even know where to begin to analyse the ridiculousness. With the interpretation some people give feminism, they might as well call themselves feminists. They believe women should make their own money, they believe women should take senior positions in church but they don't believe women should be treated with equal dignity as men, why the hypocrisy. Feminist by convenience is not feminism. At this point, I don't want to call myself a feminist anymore. I know my rights, I know my principles, I know what I stand for. I know the level of respect I place on myself. I wouldn't give that up for anyone. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 10:16am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Feminism na wash! I don't mind being under a man so far as my demands are met.... Life is hard as it is biko... You can believe whatever it is you choose you believe.. I hate working, infact, the only thing I ever want to do is shop, eat and Bleep... I'm tired already with all these noise! I need to be kept by a man and there's nothing wrong with it nor anything to be ashamed of. ...At the end of the day, we still control and manipulate the men, what's all the noise for?.. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by halfricanadian(f): 10:23am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:You have not met a demon in a man's form when u do u will dilligently seek for a job with all humility in you *thinking out loud for you* |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by KingRex1(m): 10:25am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Women, esp Naija ladies would keep asking for money to buy pads, makin hair, tfare, seek unncessary attention nd so on, nd na them too talk bou equality pass. . Imn't against it, bt ladies should act it in totality. Nt takin the side that favours them nd droping the other. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 10:26am On Mar 07, 2016 |
halfricanadian:Demon in a Man's form? That's the beauty of the whole thing na... That's a complete package because I Love being humiliated Never mind, you won't understand!.. You just don't know that I Love pain!.. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by naijaboiy: 10:27am On Mar 07, 2016 |
[color=#1980BC]"Feminism is not equity but equality" Nice point! YAWN! But this story Long o! [/color] |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by vizkiz: 10:39am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:Lord, save me from a woman like this |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by halfricanadian(f): 10:40am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:All u av seen is normal man hurting a lady wait till a demon find u |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by Nobody: 10:42am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:No one is disputing that..... ![]() People just misconstrue the Word. Back in the days... Women were Segregated. Women weren't allowed to go to school. Women weren't even allowed to vote. They all thought The only thing women were good for is their chores and sexual abilities. Women were Used as sex slaves. Women couldn't pick up many trades. I.e( Carpentry, engineering and all) Feminists fought for what You had. the freedom to pick any Course in the university, The freedom to go to school, the right to vote, the right to be in politics, the right to work and be financially independent, the right to own a property, even the right to wear pants! ![]() Feminism is all about equality of gender. these women don't wanna be the head or anything. these doesn't mean women are or should be better than men, it simply means women should also be given equal opportunities and access to all area of the society. They just want the right to move around, do things as any other gender would. that's the true definition of Equality! |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 10:43am On Mar 07, 2016 |
halfricanadian:Babe, I don't like normal men, infact, I hate them with a passion.... I torment and wear them down till they become what I want them to be and the one's that can't conform, I take their money and dump them. I Love Hard Men. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by halfricanadian(f): 10:45am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:Thats u i hope u get wat u wish for ![]() |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 10:45am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Estharfabian:It makes more sense now... And I just dey blab ![]() Thanks jawe |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 10:47am On Mar 07, 2016 |
halfricanadian:About that, I'm doing just fine and you won't believe how fun I have been having/had.. Do you want details? ![]() |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by halfricanadian(f): 10:49am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:No i don't need details cos i can never want the kind of man you want never ![]() |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by Nobody: 10:50am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:LoL! ![]() You're welcome jaweh. Who no like better thing?
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| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 10:50am On Mar 07, 2016 |
halfricanadian:That's because you don't like Pain!.. So sorry dear.. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 10:52am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Estharfabian: ![]() |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by halfricanadian(f): 10:54am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:No i dont like it jesus came to the world nd took my pains away only d devil is associated with pain |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by halfricanadian(f): 10:56am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:No i dont like it jesus came to the world nd took my pains away only d devil is associated with pain. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by cruzita(f): 10:58am On Mar 07, 2016 |
I wish men will read this and understand that we don't want to take their position but to be given more freedom like the men to show what we can offer to the society |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by cruzita(f): 10:59am On Mar 07, 2016 |
Estharfabian:#Fact |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by Nobody: 11:12am On Mar 07, 2016 |
As far as I'm concerned destinies do not respect gender |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by kilode100(f): 11:18am On Mar 07, 2016 |
halfricanadian:Devil is in the details Dearie.. You don't know anything about sexual pleasures... I think you should try it.. |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by halfricanadian(f): 11:28am On Mar 07, 2016 |
kilode100:I dont need such pleasures nd im never trying it ![]() |
| Re: Feminism Is Not Dominance/equity by Nobody: 11:29am On Mar 07, 2016 |
But why the epistle? netizenbuzz: |
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