permutationofninjas:

I don’t have a problem with the theoretical base principle of feminism: “All people should be treated equally regardless of their gender.”

However, I have a problem with how feminism is trying to reach those goals, and I believe a huge number of people within the movement, including many in leadership positions aren’t actually feminists by that definition because what they’re advocating is not equality, and certainly not for all.

To draw an analogy, I believe in world peace. It’s a great thing. However, that doesn’t mean I support much of the current military action in the Middle East because I personally don’t think blowing up huge numbers of mostly innocent Iraqis is the way to go about it. I support the goal, but the methods are just plain unacceptable.

Most feminists see a world where the only bias is against women. Indeed, some of them define it that way, claiming that it’s impossible to be sexist against anyone but women. I see a world where there is considerable bias against all genders, and when it comes to legal, accepted and sanctioned discrimination the victims are overwhelmingly men.

By the strict definition of feminism I am a feminist. I don’t identify as such, no, but I do meet the criteria. I feel that to consider or identify myself as a feminist is to allow my voice to be placed behind people who are not only poor feminists, but genuine bigots, liars and misandrists.

So no, I don’t have a problem with feminism. What I have a problem with is that most feminists….aren’t.