Is Feminism a sign of an unhealthy society?

[Æmeric]

I'm not blaming societal ills on feminism ... rather, feminism is the product of an ill society -- not the other way around.

Feminism: 1;Belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. 2;The movement organized around this belief.


Do you agree with Loki? Is Feminism a sign of an ill society. Which would mean a healthy society is one without Feminism?We all want a healthy society don't we?

[Loki]

If men had treated women more fairly and with respect in the first place, feminism would probably never have taken root in any significant form. That is my point. Feminism can be regarded as reactionary.

[Æmeric]

So the belief in the social, political & economic equality of the sexes is reactionary?

Reactionary:Vehemently, often fanatically opposing progress or reform.

[Frigga]

Well, there are different types of feminism. The militant, men hating, Feminazis as they are called I feel are misguided, and dumb for blaming all of their ills on misogynists. The best form of feminism is one that still loves and respects the male gender, but will not stand for inequality. Feminism should not be about hatred, after all, the feminine gender is traditionally more loving and nuturing. And it's not bias, it's hormonal fact.

[The Lawspeaker]

So the belief in the social, political & economic equality of the sexes is reactionary?

Reactionary:Vehemently, often fanatically opposing progress or reform.

Feminism lost it's original meaning and goal a long time ago. Feminism now merely seeks to reverse society and serves the interest of the political left. I can agree with the ideas of gender equality but not with the ideas of the 1970s second wave feminism that broke down the very stability of the family and thus of society but by then that movement was already infiltrated by the left.

[Loki]

Regarding this option:

Loki is only espousing gender equality because he has sex on the brain.

My views on what constitutes fairness and morality are not influenced by a desire to impress women. For that I buy flowers and chocolates.

[Atlas]

This man didn't like Feminists :

[WinterMoon]

If men had treated women more fairly and with respect in the first place, feminism would probably never have taken root in any significant form. That is my point. Feminism can be regarded as reactionary.

This is what I have always believed as well.... feminism is a reaction. I dislike feminism, and the need of women to place themselves in a position that is "equal" to men. Women lost their "equality" the minute they began to push for it.

[Tansy]

Feminism becomes unhealthy when women forgo motherhood and family life for a self-defined professional career. I agree with WinterMoon -- women do not need to compete with men to give themselves value.

[Aemma]

This man didn't like Feminists :

This person had a grudge that he didn't get into the École Polytechnique and sought to take it out on women thinking that a woman took up a spot that he could have filled. I'm not so sure I would say that the women that were slaughtered on that day were feminists just because they had the ability and wherewithall to apply and get accepted into a male-dominated program though. I mean just because you have the aptitude and ability to study in a male-dominated field DOESN't necessarily make you a feminist. It makes you a person in tune with what your potential is as a human being and acting upon it: I have the aptitude for maths and sciences therefore I will study maths and sciences. Gender shouldn't be a factor in terms of what one studies in life imho.

I would rather say "This man didn't like women" as opposed to feminists.

A most unfortunate part of Canadian history I have to say though.