One of the things I can’t stand is double standards which is why I oppose modern feminism. The notion that women are exactly like men is false. There are clear physical and neurological differences between the genders and to pretend otherwise is idiotic. Can women do jobs equally as well as men?
That depends on the woman in question, because everyone has different skill sets. So if person A isn’t good at math while person B is this isn’t because there’s an overarching conspiracy to keep person A down.
Yet this is the argument thrown out by many modern feminists. There’s not enough women in STEM. Then it’s because of the patriarchy, and not because women tend to go into the humanities and other job fields at higher rates.
There’s not enough female CEOs. Again it’s the patriarchy. The fact employers are less likely to invest in females, because they often drop out of the work force to start families with no grantee if, or when they’ll return has nothing to do with this I suppose?
And when it comes to the often quoted statistic that women make seventy cents for every dollar a man works, it’s misleading. As noted above women go into the humanities at higher rates than males. Thus not as many work in the same dangerous high paying career fields, nor do they work as many hours for as many years as their male counter parts.
There’s a reason women outlive men and it’s tied directly to the stress levels men are put under at work. That being said when a women has the same job as a men and does the same amount of work she should be paid the same. But this isn’t the case many times, because there are women who will trade sex, or the promise of sex in exchange for their male co-workers doing their work for them.
This leads to the next problem with modern feminism, namely the notion women are economic powerhouses and should be catered to, often by putting men in a negative light: e.g. the hapless father who’s a kid in an adult’s body. The issue here is that in many cases the money these women are spending is either their husband’s or a combination of their incomes.
Moreover if women are as financially independent as these feminists claim then why is it alimony and child support laws overwhelmingly favor them? After all if she brings home the bigger check shouldn’t she shoulder the bulk of the expenses if they split? If you answer no, then why should the male when the roles are reversed? A marriage being an equal partnership means the financial burdens should be shared by both parties.
When it comes to dating and sex why is that modern feminists scream about being objectified yet turn around and dress in skimpy outfits and do things designed to get attention?
You can’t have it both ways. Either accept humans, like all creatures, are driven to reproduce. So when someone approaches and you aren’t interested say so and move on. The alternative is for everyone to dress in a burlap sacks with eye slits so no one can tell what gander you are, much less whether you’re attractive.
No women deserves to be grouped or otherwise sexually harassed or assaulted, however women need to take responsibility for their actions. If you dress like a hooker don’t be shocked if you’re approached for sex.
If you exercise bad judgment while intoxicated own up to it. Guys do stupid shit all the time when they’re drunk, but the difference is they apologize when sober. And if they don’t they’re called out for being assholes and you stop associating with them.
This notion seems foreign to modern feminists who calm if a women regrets hooking up with a guy it’s sexual assault. Yet if she doesn’t then it’s about reclaiming her sexuality and empowering herself. Does not compute.
The solution offered by them is to treat all males as sexual predators until proven otherwise. And if you see a guy trying to pick up a drunk girl step in, because heaven forbid she should be treated like an adult who must face the consequences of her actions.
Let me be clear here. There is a vast difference between drugging then raping someone and asking them back to yours for drunken sex. Were it not for the latter most of us wouldn’t be here. What I object to is this notion all men are rapists in waiting. And that women aren’t capable of making their own decisions and instead must be baby sat by their friends and random strangers.
Here’s a better solution. Have a plan in place so that when you go out you don’t over drink. And if you do, have a designated driver. Barring that arrange alternative transportation while sober enough to do so. Most metropolitan areas have some form of mass transit and many offer services that will drive you and your car home for a set fee.
This is no more victim blaming then telling someone who was robbed to stick to well lit and densely populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to mitigate the chances of it happening again.
The main problem I have with modern feminism is the blatant double standards where by men can do no good and woman are these Goddesses who if were in control would usher in a utopia. Sorry but being born with a pair of ovaries does not imbue one with magical properties.
Jerks come in all walks of life. Everyone should be treated with the same level of civility until they’ve earned your respect, and be judged solely on their merits and the content of their character.