For the record, I am for HUMAN RIGHTS and EQUALITY for ALL people, of all genders (or lack thereof)/races/sexual orientations/religions (or lack thereof), etc., and I would sooner leave a man than let him think he could 'control' me or infantilize me or disrespect me simply because I am a woman.
The reasons I support women's rights, without calling myself a "feminist":
Women identifying as "feminists" have, in SOME cases actually taken certain choices away from women, or at the very least added stigma (or more stigma) to certain choices women might make in their lives.
For instance: Women in the sex industry.
I personally believe that women have the right to chose ANY occupation they feel is right for them, however there are many "feminists" who will condemn women in the sex industry as "setting women's movements back".
Also, there is now a stigma against being a stay-at-home-mom by some women. They equate not working outside the home with being antiquated or lazy or that this would necessarily indicate that you are a slave to your sig other simply because they have a paycheck and you don't.
I believe in women's rights, ALL OF THEM, including the right to be an exotic dancer/porn star/escort and to chose to be a stay-at-home-mom without "feminists" coming in and condemning them for those choices.
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Date: 2010-10-02 12:09 pm (UTC)The reasons I support women's rights, without calling myself a "feminist":
Women identifying as "feminists" have, in SOME cases actually taken certain choices away from women, or at the very least added stigma (or more stigma) to certain choices women might make in their lives.
For instance: Women in the sex industry.
I personally believe that women have the right to chose ANY occupation they feel is right for them, however there are many "feminists" who will condemn women in the sex industry as "setting women's movements back".
Also, there is now a stigma against being a stay-at-home-mom by some women. They equate not working outside the home with being antiquated or lazy or that this would necessarily indicate that you are a slave to your sig other simply because they have a paycheck and you don't.
I believe in women's rights, ALL OF THEM, including the right to be an exotic dancer/porn star/escort and to chose to be a stay-at-home-mom without "feminists" coming in and condemning them for those choices.