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In reply to the discussion: My problem isn't self-identifying as a feminist in front of men, it's women [View all]actslikeacarrot
(464 posts)1. did you mean...
...to type MEN in your title?
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My problem isn't self-identifying as a feminist in front of men, it's women [View all]
Taverner
Jan 2013
OP
at first I thought you were talking into the mirror, and thought that kinda shit could be the root
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#9
I used the "You" in reference to men, as if you were speaking, not you boston bean...
Sekhmets Daughter
Jan 2013
#35
i think there are as many jerky women as men.... and the whole thing trying to discredit
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#8
Doesn't bug me. I don't usually call myself a feminist (though I thoroughly am),
Evoman
Jan 2013
#10
I'm not sure that treating women with respect should be applauded as something above and beyond
Sheldon Cooper
Jan 2013
#23
whether it is your mother, your teacher, your spouse, your friend, whoever
liberal_at_heart
Jan 2013
#24
excuse me? straight allies and allies who fight for minorities get appreciation but men who
liberal_at_heart
Jan 2013
#34
Why are you cussing at me? I was replying to someone else. And it is *very* different.
redqueen
Jan 2013
#54
this would be an indicator for you tav. YOU are a feminist, you say. the end. it does not matter
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#53
it is a womans movement. a movement about gays. christianity, political parties
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#57
no, he is calling out women saying they are a problem. if they disagree, he, the man, is
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#62
And all women are asking for is a modicum of empathy. We don't know what her day was like.
redqueen
Jan 2013
#65
Wow. So by excluding men from *the use of a title in a women's movement*, women are now 'othering'
redqueen
Jan 2013
#85