I am generally curious to see what everyone thinks of feminism. Now, this can be a touchy subject so I will politely ask you that you can be respectful of everyone's opinion. That can be a really hard thing to do (especially if they are one big twat) but it would be nice if we could all grow up and have a discussion. I understand people have different views please do not bash others, ****THIS MAY CONTAIN TRIGGERING CONTENT****
I personally think feminism is great, woman don't have to put with sexist bullshit. And some people have screwed up definitions of feminism.
fem·i·nism
/ˈfeməˌnizəm/
Noun
The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
Now, friend, feminism does NOT mean women hate men. It is the belief that men AND women to have equal rights. Now, I'm not naïve enough to say women have all the attributes all men have, and men do not have all the attributes women have.
Okay, so as you may be aware, some men do not believe women should be characters in video games and/or give females shit about playing video games. Obviously NOT all men think like this, but the amount that do is quite frightening.
Ah- and then there's rape. Can you believe some people believe it is the victim's fault for getting raped.
Definition of Rape. The exact definition of "rape" differs from state-to-state within the U.S. and by country internationally. In the US, it is often called "criminal sexual conduct in the first degree". Generally, rape is defined as sexual contact or penetration achieved:
without consent, or
with use of physical force, coercion, deception, threat, and/or
when the victim is:
•mentally incapacitated or impaired,
•physically impaired (due to voluntary or involuntary alcohol or drug consumption)
•asleep or unconscious.
One of the most critical issues regarding rape is consent. Sexual activity should not take place unless both parties have freely given consent, and consent is understood by both parties.
•silence does not mean consent.
•if consent is given under duress (physical or emotional threats), then it is not given freely or willingly and sex with a person consenting under duress is rape
•if someone is impaired due to alcohol or drugs, that person is deemed incapable of consenting and sex with that person is rape (even if the impaired person says "yes")
IF THE PERSON DOES NOT CLEARLY AGREE TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU, THAT PERSON DOES NOT CONSENT! IF THE PERSON IS WEARING SLUTTY CLOTHES- IT IS NOT CONSENT!
((Men can be raped too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Okay- now lets get on the topic of being called a slut. Men don't get called sluts. Only women. A girl has a lot of sex? She's a slut. A boy has a lot of sex? Oh, he's just being a boy. If you think like that, well, then I pity you and your closed minded life.
"No one is a slut. 'Slut' is a made-up word to keep woman from having as much fun as men. A person who enjoys sex is just a person and a person who is a virgin is also a person and everyone should lay off each other's sex lives. Retire the word 'slut' please." -20 Things We Need To Stop Talking About In 2013 by Gaby Dunn.
I haven't covered anything really, if you have something to add on: Please do!
I personally think feminism is great, woman don't have to put with sexist bullshit. And some people have screwed up definitions of feminism.
fem·i·nism
/ˈfeməˌnizəm/
Noun
The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
Now, friend, feminism does NOT mean women hate men. It is the belief that men AND women to have equal rights. Now, I'm not naïve enough to say women have all the attributes all men have, and men do not have all the attributes women have.
Okay, so as you may be aware, some men do not believe women should be characters in video games and/or give females shit about playing video games. Obviously NOT all men think like this, but the amount that do is quite frightening.
Ah- and then there's rape. Can you believe some people believe it is the victim's fault for getting raped.
Definition of Rape. The exact definition of "rape" differs from state-to-state within the U.S. and by country internationally. In the US, it is often called "criminal sexual conduct in the first degree". Generally, rape is defined as sexual contact or penetration achieved:
without consent, or
with use of physical force, coercion, deception, threat, and/or
when the victim is:
•mentally incapacitated or impaired,
•physically impaired (due to voluntary or involuntary alcohol or drug consumption)
•asleep or unconscious.
One of the most critical issues regarding rape is consent. Sexual activity should not take place unless both parties have freely given consent, and consent is understood by both parties.
•silence does not mean consent.
•if consent is given under duress (physical or emotional threats), then it is not given freely or willingly and sex with a person consenting under duress is rape
•if someone is impaired due to alcohol or drugs, that person is deemed incapable of consenting and sex with that person is rape (even if the impaired person says "yes")
IF THE PERSON DOES NOT CLEARLY AGREE TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU, THAT PERSON DOES NOT CONSENT! IF THE PERSON IS WEARING SLUTTY CLOTHES- IT IS NOT CONSENT!
((Men can be raped too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Okay- now lets get on the topic of being called a slut. Men don't get called sluts. Only women. A girl has a lot of sex? She's a slut. A boy has a lot of sex? Oh, he's just being a boy. If you think like that, well, then I pity you and your closed minded life.
"No one is a slut. 'Slut' is a made-up word to keep woman from having as much fun as men. A person who enjoys sex is just a person and a person who is a virgin is also a person and everyone should lay off each other's sex lives. Retire the word 'slut' please." -20 Things We Need To Stop Talking About In 2013 by Gaby Dunn.
I haven't covered anything really, if you have something to add on: Please do!
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