Is feminism really about victimization?
No. Feminism is really about equal opportunities for both sexes. In regards to whether men are also victims of patriarchy… Yes, if a boy/man does a traditional female activity (ie playing with dolls, househusband, nurse, etc.), many consider that he is lowering himself. The “insult” is to call him a girl or gay, since many consider girls and gays to be inferior. Just as not all women are at their best in a traditional gender role, neither are all men.
That quote makes sense. But the reason that feminist said it wasn’t for the reason that you probably think. What I mean is that this person believes that men are almost “programmed” (For lack of a better word) to continue living in the patriarchal society at the expense of their own individuality or whatever. I think if we choose to be victims, then we will be. I tried to be all hardcore feminist five years ago and I ended up feeling pissed off all the time. It’s easier to just be happy. I don’t understand why people would want to talk about being “victims” to feminism, masculinism, whatever…. if you want to throw yourself a pity party because your life sucks, please do it in the privacy of your own home and quit writing stupid @$$ books about it. *** *** not YOU, the questioner… You referring to all the poor innocent victims.
