Got Feminism?

Guybrush · 08-31-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by butthead aka 216

the other day i had a discussion about the word sexist bein a loaded term of dysphemism. we spoke of hypotheticals where a man offered to help a woman lift a heavy box at work. that is now considered sexist. i warn every man out there who is not already brainwashed to be aware that ppl would like to find any reason to call u sexist. if u arent doin anythin wrong, tell them to blow it out their ass and consult me if u need to talk about it. do not fall prey to psuedo victimization garbage.

i warn all ppl especially those with small children to not allow this toxic thought process of feminism pollute your homes and lives.

thanks 216

Is offering to carry a box really sexist? I've never heard that so it sounds a bit like a strawman argument to me.

That you'd call feminism a toxic thought process makes me think (or hope at least) that you've merely got the wrong idea about it.

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Wrong as in misinterpretation or misrepresentation, that is.

~~butthead aka 216~~ · 08-31-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

Is offering to carry a box really sexist? I've never heard that so it sounds a bit like a strawman argument to me.

That you'd call feminism a toxic thought process makes me think (or hope at least) that you've merely got the wrong idea about it.

i coulda worded better

i support equality. i dont think self proclaimed feminists are more concerned with bein pseudo oppressed. and guitar and ki were the one sayin the box carryin was sexist. and thats really puttin it over the edge. thats where our society is now thru this brainwashin. you cant carry a box for a woman or hold open a door without some ppl yellin 'omg sexist!!!'

maybe u cant please everyone and i shouldnt be concerned cause those ppl are ppl i shouldnt want to associate with. but i think its becomin a semi popular view, to find any minute thing to yell sexist about

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 08-31-2013, 03:34 AM

Ok....I don't think that many people on here would consider opening a door for a woman as sexist.

Astronomer · 08-31-2013, 04:00 AM

Offering to carry a box for someone is probably just what it is - offering to help. I don't see in any way how this would be sexist unless it was something like, "Hey, let me carry that box for you because you are a weak, useless woman!" If it was simple "Hey, let me carry that box for you" then what is the issue? This could be said to either sex and is just an offer of assistance. Same with opening doors. The people who scream "sexism" towards actions like these are obviously misinterepreting the terms "sexism" and "feminism" and what their true meanings are and are getting a little bit carried away with political correctness.

Also, how is feminism a dysphemism? Can you explain this? If it is a dysphemism, what word is it intending to replace?

djchameleon · 08-31-2013, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

Ok....I don't think that many people on here would consider opening a door for a woman as sexist.

I have had women get in my face over that just because I held the door for them. They were all like "I'm not some dainty flower that can't open a door. I don't need you holding the door open for me. This isn't the 1950s anymore" I was like wait what? Then some women wonder why chivalry is dead. They killed it!

Burning Down · 08-31-2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

I have had women get in my face over that just because I held the door for them. They were all like "I'm not some dainty flower that can't open a door. I don't need you holding the door open for me. This isn't the 1950s anymore" I was like wait what? Then some women wonder why chivalry is dead. They killed it!

They are probably the stupid radical feminists. That seems to be all that's left of the movement now. They're the ones who ruined chivalry for other women.

Astronomer · 08-31-2013, 06:18 AM

It's sad that much of the whole feminism movement is actually taking women's right backwards. Like the radical feminists who argue that women can't wear short skirts or whatever - but what if they WANT to, regardless of any patriarchal system? And the feminists who argue against stay at home mums and the likes - but what if it's the woman's CHOICE?

A lot of radical feminism seems to be taking away the choice of the individual woman/person which is ultimately what equality should be about. If you choose to wear feminine clothes, be a stay at home mum, or choose to accept someone opening a door for you, it doesn't make you any less of a feminist, it just means you're making your own individual choice...

~~Cuthbert~~ · 08-31-2013, 07:00 AM

I'm for equality for everyone. I support women's rights, there should be something or some group that represents women's rights.

However Feminism in it's current guise is an embarrassment, hypocritical, full of victim cunts and I can't take it seriously. The feminist logic uses some brilliant mental gymnastics to legitimise why the woman is the victim and the man is not, which is what feminists typically do.

Circe · 08-31-2013, 07:35 AM

vag of honor - reasons for me refusing to go to college

Enjoy.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 08-31-2013, 07:45 AM

lol oh God. Surely that account is a wum.

Anyone know how to scroll through all the posts?

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I can’t believe I had to explain this to a friend earlier, but there is a FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCE between a man asking a woman if he can borrow her phone, and a woman asking a woman the same thing.

When the man asks, he’s speaking from the pedestal of male privilege, making demands to someone he views as a lesser being, and THIS IS NEVER OKAY. Let me repeat that. IT IS NEVER OKAY FOR A MAN TO MAKE DEMANDS LIKE THIS TO A WOMAN.

I swear if I ever find myself in this situation I will lose control and make god damn sure everyone nearby knows what an ******* the guy is.

08-31-2013, 03:34 AM	#143 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	Ok....I don't think that many people on here would consider opening a door for a woman as sexist. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

08-31-2013, 04:00 AM	#144 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Offering to carry a box for someone is probably just what it is - offering to help. I don't see in any way how this would be sexist unless it was something like, "Hey, let me carry that box for you because you are a weak, useless woman!" If it was simple "Hey, let me carry that box for you" then what is the issue? This could be said to either sex and is just an offer of assistance. Same with opening doors. The people who scream "sexism" towards actions like these are obviously misinterepreting the terms "sexism" and "feminism" and what their true meanings are and are getting a little bit carried away with political correctness. Also, how is feminism a dysphemism? Can you explain this? If it is a dysphemism, what word is it intending to replace? __________________

08-31-2013, 06:18 AM	#147 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	It's sad that much of the whole feminism movement is actually taking women's right backwards. Like the radical feminists who argue that women can't wear short skirts or whatever - but what if they WANT to, regardless of any patriarchal system? And the feminists who argue against stay at home mums and the likes - but what if it's the woman's CHOICE? A lot of radical feminism seems to be taking away the choice of the individual woman/person which is ultimately what equality should be about. If you choose to wear feminine clothes, be a stay at home mum, or choose to accept someone opening a door for you, it doesn't make you any less of a feminist, it just means you're making your own individual choice... __________________

08-31-2013, 07:00 AM	#148 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	I'm for equality for everyone. I support women's rights, there should be something or some group that represents women's rights. However Feminism in it's current guise is an embarrassment, hypocritical, full of victim cunts and I can't take it seriously. The feminist logic uses some brilliant mental gymnastics to legitimise why the woman is the victim and the man is not, which is what feminists typically do. Last edited by Cuthbert; 08-31-2013 at 07:06 AM.

08-31-2013, 07:35 AM	#149 (permalink)
Circe Blunt After Blunt After Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a French-ass restaurant Posts: 337	vag of honor - reasons for me refusing to go to college Enjoy.