It's not that he has to go out of his way to 'do or be anything for me' but to not think that because he was born a guy that everything he says, does or thinks is superior to anything I come up with. But, then, if he even suggested that 'my place is in the kitchen' it'd better be instantly followed by an apology or else. Anyway, I want to date someone who likes and respects me who I can respect and support. We can build each other up and work together to build a life and achieve our goals. That's all : Also, to the guys who think feminist men are weak, fortunately for you, you don't have to date them ;p What I meant by that, is that men and women are already as equal as permitted by physical anatomy. Women still have to put up with menstrual cycles, and men are more likely to be born with genetic disorders. That's not equal, but there is nothing we can do about such things. Gender would no longer exist - and that seems to be the goal of modern feminists. Needless to say I believe such a goal is nothing short of absurd. Theory and reality differ most of the time. This is one example of that. Also your definition is a faulty summation. A more correct one would be: The advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. And if you want this question without the political affiliation you would... Let me suggest this: Ask the same question but leave feminism out. Someone who does not believe in equal rights. If your responses differ, that means that the connotations, the real interpreted meaning, of feminism is not what you think it is. If they are the same, then I stand corrected. If not you're welcome to re-do the question and observe that fact for yourself. If you ever intend to lobby for an equal-rights cause it would do you well to remember that. If you claim to be a feminist but you blame men for everything, you are a sexist. You are wrong though. Feminism is a social movement. Aka they strive to acheive gender equality based on their definition of it. That doesn't make feminisms approach right nor gives them the moral highground of what defines gender equality. If you'd only date feminist guys, you're going to have some trouble finding them. There's no reason to be a feminist rather than an egalitarian. And no, feminism does not support human rights; it's all about female advantage. The only thing I ask of you is to understand what you are supporting. If you still do, then cool. But read feminist theory. Cornerstones to feminist theory is that women have been oppressed for hundreds of thousands of years; marriage was slavery; and men arranged society in a way to benefit men at the expense of women; e. But people have different ideas on what is and is not equal. And feminism tends to create oppression where none exists, conjure false issues, and exaggerate problems that do exist--because it requires oppression in order to justify its existence. I'm not saying you desire advantages, not overtly, anyway. But that is the effect. But like I said. Read feminist theory, don't just rely on a superficial definition. The issue is defining what is and what is not equal. Learn the history of the movement and its ideology. In any case, that lady, the Factual Feminist, could be a good resource for you. This is so 10 years ago. Yes, once upon a time, feminism was a really important movement for women in order for us to get equal rights. Equality is rampant, in all walks of life. Whether it be equal rights for women or LBGT equality, equal opportunities. Feminism has been taken and blown into something it NEVER was. Now it's women thinking they should have elite rights. Like the no wearing tampons or pads because... So you'll just bleed everywhere instead? Who knows what health risks are being imposed by free bleeding. It's idiocy in my opinion. I am all for equal rights. But I refuse to stand for something where females take it upon themselves to hate men and take everything out of context and twist it to suit themselves. Let's focus on areas of the world where there really is suffering and inequality rather than this pathetic farse they call 'feminism'. So yeah long story short, I can't stand the whole thing and I cannot stand ridiculously feminist people. And no, not a man who believes in sexism, let's get this right here, a man who believes in EQUALITY for all will do me just fine, thanks.
