21st Century Feminists

Sep 17 22:08 UTC 2007

I participate in some online communities that have an unusually high
percentage of girl geeks.  

This posting from that community seems to sum up quite well the attitude
of quite a few of the younger women.  Women who adamantly deny that they
are feminists.
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I could care less what any dictionary anywhere says it means, the word
feminist does NOT mean someone who wants equal rights for men and women.
Most often those who self identify as feminists want preferential
treatment for women.

Do I think that men and women performing the same job at the same level
should be paid the same? Yes

Do I think that men and women have equally valid ideas and opinions and
should be allowed to run for the same offices and vote for them? Yes

Do I think that there needs to be an equal amount of men and women in
every field? No

Do I think that in order to fill some quota of female employees that
jobs should have easier entry exams for female applicants? No

Do I think that feminism is really just a way to let spoiled women get
more spoiled? Absolutely

There are so many feminists who wont even listen to what you have to say
because they are so full of themselves and their entitlement. Anyone who
speaks out against them is a "neandrathal"(sic) living in the dark ages.

And the sad thing is there are enough sheep in this world that cater to
them and tell them just how special they are thus continuing this trend.

Not everyone who doesn't like Susan B Anthony is ignorant. In fact alot
of us are quite intelligent. If some of you took the time to listen to
what we are saying rather than jumping to insults and burying your heads
in the sand you might just learn something.