i am turned on

bearkisses
bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
in Chit-Chat
by male feminists

Just saying. And my fiance is one, so it is perfect :heart:
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  • kaylaandthestarcatcher
    kaylaandthestarcatcher Posts: 836
    ME TOO.
  • amandapye78
    amandapye78 Posts: 820 Member
    Me Too!!!!
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  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    Rather be called an equalist though (otherwise people start sprouting about radical crazy people).
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    By girls with hair or teeth, nt necessarily both

    that made no sense.
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    Rather be called an equalist though (otherwise people start sprouting about radical crazy people).

    Call me old fashioned!
  • kaylaandthestarcatcher
    kaylaandthestarcatcher Posts: 836
    Rather be called an equalist though (otherwise people start sprouting about radical crazy people).

    Radical crazies = stereotype. And I personally like to be able to break the stereotype and show people that most feminists are not like that. And maybe some day it won't be a stereotype anymore!
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    Rather be called an equalist though (otherwise people start sprouting about radical crazy people).

    Radical crazies = stereotype. And I personally like to be able to break the stereotype and show people that most feminists are not like that. And maybe some day it won't be a stereotype anymore!

    I wasn't always a feminist. But I totally believed the stereotype in high school. On a day honouring the women who were killed in polytechnique massacre, I called them 'femi-nazis'. I was ignorant as ****.
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    I set this post up all wrong
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    im sad your last post got the boot.
  • kaylaandthestarcatcher
    kaylaandthestarcatcher Posts: 836
    Rather be called an equalist though (otherwise people start sprouting about radical crazy people).

    Radical crazies = stereotype. And I personally like to be able to break the stereotype and show people that most feminists are not like that. And maybe some day it won't be a stereotype anymore!

    I wasn't always a feminist. But I totally believed the stereotype in high school. On a day honouring the women who were killed in polytechnique massacre, I called them 'femi-nazis'. I was ignorant as ****.

    I was once quite ignorant myself! I even took a feminism class my first year of college (it wasn't called a feminism class, I just don't remember the exact name of it. Something about women, but, y'know) and even then I was just like "Okay, but I'm not a feminist, those people are kinda crazy." But it was during that class when I was like "Oh. Wait. This isn't right. Yes, women should be treated equally. Oh. Wait. What? I'm a feminist? Okay. Cool!" and then I began to own it.
  • weevil66
    weevil66 Posts: 600 Member
    By girls with hair or teeth, nt necessarily both

    More ribs than teeth type gals?
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    Rather be called an equalist though (otherwise people start sprouting about radical crazy people).

    Radical crazies = stereotype. And I personally like to be able to break the stereotype and show people that most feminists are not like that. And maybe some day it won't be a stereotype anymore!

    Maybe one day but I'll be the day the media stops bombarding us with sensationalist stories.
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    I set this post up all wrong

    Lol....so I shouldn't tell you what I am turned on by??

    But truly, I don't think it's exactly a feminist attitude. I think it has a lot more to do with equal rights and I will say that I think there are significantly more people out there that are promoters of equal rights. It's just too bad that the ignorant bigots usually shout louder!
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    Rather be called an equalist though (otherwise people start sprouting about radical crazy people).

    Radical crazies = stereotype. And I personally like to be able to break the stereotype and show people that most feminists are not like that. And maybe some day it won't be a stereotype anymore!

    I wasn't always a feminist. But I totally believed the stereotype in high school. On a day honouring the women who were killed in polytechnique massacre, I called them 'femi-nazis'. I was ignorant as ****.

    I was once quite ignorant myself! I even took a feminism class my first year of college (it wasn't called a feminism class, I just don't remember the exact name of it. Something about women, but, y'know) and even then I was just like "Okay, but I'm not a feminist, those people are kinda crazy." But it was during that class when I was like "Oh. Wait. This isn't right. Yes, women should be treated equally. Oh. Wait. What? I'm a feminist? Okay. Cool!" and then I began to own it.

    that is what happened to me too sorta!! School opened my eyes up radically. It lifted the stone off of me that represented "this is how life needs to be", and then I was blinded by the light and jaded from all sexism for a while. And while I still disrespect haters, I don't take it nearly as to heart, because I know they will burn in the hell they believe in haha
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    I set this post up all wrong

    Lol....so I shouldn't tell you what I am turned on by??

    But truly, I don't think it's exactly a feminist attitude. I think it has a lot more to do with equal rights and I will say that I think there are significantly more people out there that are promoters of equal rights. It's just too bad that the ignorant bigots usually shout louder!

    nope, that is feminism!! or womanism! or 'equalism'! or whatever you wanna coin it. But predominantly rooted in feminism. Such a shameful word eh lol
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    I set this post up all wrong

    Lol....so I shouldn't tell you what I am turned on by??

    But truly, I don't think it's exactly a feminist attitude. I think it has a lot more to do with equal rights and I will say that I think there are significantly more people out there that are promoters of equal rights. It's just too bad that the ignorant bigots usually shout louder!

    and you are welcome to state your turn ons anyways!!
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    im sad your last post got the boot.

    i am fighting to have it overturned. I am not allowed to say why....last time I did I got blocked...I don't know if I am even allowed to say that. But I am working on it. I thought everyone was playing nicer than in most posts.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    I am just turned on... Most of the time.
  • AbdicoVeritas
    AbdicoVeritas Posts: 46
    I'm all for equal rights, but I also think the equal responsibilities part is too often ignored.
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    I'm all for equal rights, but I also think the equal responsibilities part is too often ignored.

    you mean major corporations making the worlds wealth, getting coorporate welfare, and then not contributing crap to the rest of the world. i agree. :P
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    In my experience, I am much better at making sandwiches.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I'm all for equal rights, but I also think the equal responsibilities part is too often ignored.

    See but these statement to me somehow infer that a historically repressed group is being irresponsible with their rights? I dont think I would want to put myself in that argument you choose, but I would be curious to see how you define ignored responsibilities.
  • AbdicoVeritas
    AbdicoVeritas Posts: 46
    you mean major corporations making the worlds wealth, getting coorporate welfare, and then not contributing crap to the rest of the world. i agree. :P
    Uhm... where'd you get that from?
    What I mean is that so many people equate femininity with weakness. The genders are different and there's nothing wrong with that. We live in a world where men are becoming more and more feminine and women are getting more and more masculine. I think that's a bad thing.
    I do believe that a man should hold a door open for a girl, and that when the ship is sinking the women and children are saved first. That when the proverbial village is attacked the men are the ones going out to defend it.
    But you can't have your cake and eat it too.
    With privilege comes responsibility and sacrifice and I believe that is all too often forgotten.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    you mean major corporations making the worlds wealth, getting coorporate welfare, and then not contributing crap to the rest of the world. i agree. :P
    Uhm... where'd you get that from?
    What I mean is that so many people equate femininity with weakness. The genders are different and there's nothing wrong with that. We live in a world where men are becoming more and more feminine and women are getting more and more masculine. I think that's a bad thing.
    I do believe that a man should hold a door open for a girl, and that when the ship is sinking the women and children are saved first. That when the proverbial village is attacked the men are the ones going out to defend it.
    But you can't have your cake and eat it too.
    With privilege comes responsibility and sacrifice and I believe that is all too often forgotten.
    Basically, Chivalry without Misogyny.
  • AbdicoVeritas
    AbdicoVeritas Posts: 46
    Basically, Chivalry without Misogyny.

    Basically: we're different, stop pretending it's a bad thing.
    Either embrace the differences or fight for true equality and not equality where you just want the perks.
    Because when I turned 16 I got a letter that stated that whilst there was no active draft duty, if there is to be a war I'd be drafted. None of the girls in my class got that letter and no one, not even my feminist teacher, was upset by this blatant sexism.
    I also know quite a few divorced couples in my direct surroundings (who doesn't these days) and without exception the man it the one paying child support to the woman.
    Why are these things perfectly normal and acceptable while stay-at-home moms are scoffed at as slaves of the patriarchy?
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    you mean major corporations making the worlds wealth, getting coorporate welfare, and then not contributing crap to the rest of the world. i agree. :P
    Uhm... where'd you get that from?
    What I mean is that so many people equate femininity with weakness. The genders are different and there's nothing wrong with that. We live in a world where men are becoming more and more feminine and women are getting more and more masculine. I think that's a bad thing.
    I do believe that a man should hold a door open for a girl, and that when the ship is sinking the women and children are saved first. That when the proverbial village is attacked the men are the ones going out to defend it.
    But you can't have your cake and eat it too.
    With privilege comes responsibility and sacrifice and I believe that is all too often forgotten.

    Equal rights means.... From time to time, I open and hold that door open for my husband... Aaaaand pay 1/2 the bills too. So there. I may scoop that dog poo more often, but hes talented with the lawn mower. I mowed my Dads lawn for many many years, so I'm taking a break from the mower for now. Ask me about the leaf blower.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    Basically, Chivalry without Misogyny.

    Basically: we're different, stop pretending it's a bad thing.
    Either embrace the differences or fight for true equality and not equality where you just want the perks.
    Because when I turned 16 I got a letter that stated that whilst there was no active draft duty, if there is to be a war I'd be drafted. None of the girls in my class got that letter and no one, not even my feminist teacher, was upset by this blatant sexism.
    I also know quite a few divorced couples in my direct surroundings (who doesn't these days) and without exception the man it the one paying child support to the woman.
    Why are these things perfectly normal and acceptable while stay-at-home moms are scoffed at as slaves of the patriarchy?

    Child support goes to whomever has the kids full time(or most of the time). I completely agree with the fact that with equal rights come equal responsibilities. And yes, I agree that we are not quite there yet. Not when it comes to rights, and not when it comes to responsibilities.
    I don't consider myself a feminist, but rather someone who believes in equality for everyone, regardless of sex, gender, skin color, etc.
  • fitfreakymom
    fitfreakymom Posts: 1,400 Member
    I am all for equal rights but I do agree that more men are becoming more feminine and I don't like that, I like my men manly.
    I also have known women through out the yrs that think they should be hired on for jobs that require heavy lifting that they are not able to do then get pissed when they get fired which then makes it harder for women who actually can lift heavy things get a job in those places cause the boss's are going to think we have hired women before that could not handle it. I think if you want equal rights then you have to be able to handle the responsibilities that go with it.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    So how are women being irresponsible with their rights?

    Oh and how are men becoming more feminine? Who has stopped a male from expressing his bent Y chromosome? What defines masculinity and femininity and who defines it?

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