Do You Consider Yourself a Feminist?

[MrsDuck]

In any sense of the word...

Looking to compare to a survey that my high schoolers responded to for their sociology class.

No debate necessary.

 

[Minnesota!]

Not just no, but HELL no. Hate the word, even.

 

[L&Lfan]

No, based on the self proclaimed “feminists” I’ve met or heard via various media.

 

[lifesavacation]

Yes. I am becoming one, especially since having a daughter. I am really tired of all the ways that society sends the message we are fragile or inferior to men. Women are underrepresented in leadership positions, and that needs to change. And I’m not talking about politics either. I’m referring to CEOs (Fortune 500 perfect example), professional coaches, etc.

 

[Hikergirl]

No

 

[Pawpsicle]

Yes, I believe women and men should have equal rights.

 

[Elle23]

Nope. Not in any sense of the word.

 

[Klayfish]

I obviously have no direct say in this. However, I will say that I fully support DW and DD11 to be and do anything they want to. DW is a very powerful and smart woman, literally and figuratively. DD11 is the apple of my eye, so....

Related to these lines, as I've mentioned in other posts all my kids play lacrosse. The girls game is SO different than the boys, it drives me bananas. I don't get it. I feel the girls should have the same rules as the boys. Put pads on them and let them have at it, hitting and all. Yes, for the record I'd be fine with making the rules for the boys like the girls, but the reason I would rather it be the other way is I don't like the rules for the girls.

 

[Hikergirl]

Ok I have to ask-how can you be an "other"?

 

[Floridaman999]

Ok I have to ask-how can you be an "other"?

There always has to be an other, and some people vote for it for fun.

 

[Klayfish]

Ok I have to ask-how can you be an "other"?

Well, perhaps straddling the fence on this one is a good place to sit.

 

[Floridaman999]

Well, perhaps straddling the fence on this one is a good place to sit.

It's fun to people watch from the fence.

 

[Hikergirl]

There always has to be an other, and some people vote for it for fun.

Well, perhaps straddling the fence on this one is a good place to sit.

I get that but the OP said "in any sense of the word" so I would have thought that those who picked other would have picked yes.

 

[kimblebee]

Of course. Who wouldn’t want equal rights for men and women?

I think the no’s are basing their answer on some really bad stereotypes.

Look up a dictionary definition..it’s really as simple as that.

 

[Hikergirl]

Of course. Who wouldn’t want equal rights for men and women?

I think the no’s are basing their answer on some really bad stereotypes.

Look up a dictionary definition..it’s really as simple as that.

I said no- I'm a woman and I have all the same rights as a man.

 

[lifesavacation]

Of course. Who wouldn’t want equal rights for men and women?

I think the no’s are basing their answer on some really bad stereotypes.

Look up a dictionary definition..it’s really as simple as that.

Yeah, I have a hard time believing anyone thinks women shouldn’t earn as much as men in similar positions. That’s part of having a feminist viewpoint.

 

[amberpi]

I definitely am, and so is DH.

 

[BrianL]

I would say yes, but not by any qualified definition of the word as proffered by various organizations. I just generally agree with equality, etc.

 

[kimblebee]

I said no- I'm a woman and I have all the same rights as a man.

I’m not sure the women in Georgia would agree with you.

 

[L&Lfan]

The only feminist I could be is a pro life feminist.