Perhaps because I'm quite shy. Or perhaps it's because I'm a bit weird. I have a feeling though. I think it's because I'm super feminist.

So I was wondering, what are your thoughts on feminism? Are you a feminist? Why/why not?

If this belongs in a different section, please move it. I'm terribly sorry if I've mis-posted. I just want to pick the brains of my fellow Subetans.

Feminism is something that I tend to run screaming in the other direction from, because I often find that the feminists I meet have gone beyond equality between the genders, and right into 'women on top always, men are scum'. I believe in equality period. I don't think any gender is better, because we both have negatives and positives and we need each other to balance each other out. I remember hearing one super duper feminist believing that women should never 'serve' their male partners, be it cook dinner for them, bring them a drink, etc. But to me, I was raised that when you live with someone, you are in an equal partnership, and you help each other out. If someone is sick/exhausted, you help bring them stuff, because they do the same for you. If you're up, and they're down and want a drink or something, it's no trouble to grab it, and the other way around. It has nothing to do with one gender serving another, it's common life sense. To her, if it was another woman, she'd be fine cooking, but not for a man.

I also just generally get along better with men than women so I can't imagine being a feminist when I can't stand spending time with a group of women. One on one, but not groups if I can help it. It's very draining, and there are usually so many more problems and dramas with women then there are men, from my experience. In school I had both genders of friends, but if push came to shove, I'd partner up with the guys over the girls whenever possible, especially for assignments. The only bad part was when my female friends would get jealous and ask if I was into any of the guys. :x Nope, just good buddies.

A passion for something is good though! :D Just so long as it isn't preached at a constant loud octave I'm cool. Speaking of preaching, today in the mail was a thick hand written and stamped envelope. :o Strange! Inside, a hand written loooong letter and pamphlet about 'free in home bible study'. I guess in an apartment door to door tactics must change! Seems like a lot of money and time to waste.

Subeta don't break on me this time...

Hm, I hope that's not the reason people don't friend you 'cause that's pretty close minded! Everyone is entitled to their beliefs (: For me, I do believe women should have equal rights along side of men, but I'm not totally gung ho about the activism because I see men and woman more as the same than preferring one gender over the other. I will stand up for myself or other women if a man is down-talking one of us, though, but that isn't complete feminism and I would hope anyone would do that for anyone.

If you want, you can friend request me and we can be friends (: I surely wouldn't mind someone to talk to.

I've noticed a good amount of equality-supporting people on here so I don't think your feminism is the problem. Neither is the weirdness, subeta is full of oddballs and most of them are well-loved. XD Chances are it's the shyness that's your problem. I've had some pretty bad social anxiety (even on the computer), so I know it can be a little hard making friends. Just be yourself and post in the forums whenever you can feel comfortable doing so. I've made some wonderful friends just talking about anime or avatar fashion or anything like that. Look around, find threads and groups that apply to your interests, and I think things'll work out. C:

As for me and the feminism... Eh, I consider myself to be more of a humanist, I suppose. I frown on unequal treatment for women or men, or whatever the person may be.

Feminism doesn't scare me. I like equality for all, and feminists deserve an equal chance at being made into a friend! (I hope I worded that right...) I mean, I really wanted my high school to abolish their rule on how guys couldn't have hair longer than their ears. I mean, that's sexism. :< I dunno, inequality just makes me sad.

You know, being a guy, whose dealt with those who go to the extreme on it, I tend to just give the middle finger and walk away. If you don't go to the extreme, I have no problem being your friend. I will still say "chivalry isn't dead", but it's not like a either gender is better than the other. Like I said earlier. Don't go to extremes and it's fine. Go to the extreme and no way in hell.

: I'm fine with feminists and all (considering I'm friends with some), but sometimes they can be too extreme and then I just can't deal. But if you'd like someone to talk to, or anything, you could add me. I become friends with almost anyone.

Feminists remind me of the people in PETA. They have a good message.. but when they go extreme about things it turns everyone off from listening to what they have to say. Im female and I think we should have the same rights as men and vice versa. No sex is better then the other. Im also vegitarian, but im not about to preach about the animals and all that bullshit. I dont do it for them, I do it for myself to be healthier.

Stuff like that can go for any strong minded group of people. Its all fine and dandy to express yourself how every you want, but being an extremeist and pushing all your beliefs onto everyone else isnt going to make people listen to you.

Anyway, I would love to be your friend. :D Drop me a request if you would like and I shall gladly accept.

I'm bad at making friends too :( I see people talking about their awesome friends and I'm here forever alone. I did make a lot of friends while the site was down but I don't talk to them lol. I really should shoot them a line, they're cool but I'm just shy.

I am a feminist. I believe that every woman should be allowed to do whatever it is she wants, whether that's being the CEO of a billion dollar corporation, or a stay at home mom that thinks her husband is the head of household. I DO believe that woman are equal to men and should be treated as such. I don't agree with dogging working moms or stay at home moms for their choices, or dogging women who have no children and have no intention of having them at all. I also don't agree with dogging men just for being men. I'm not militant about my feminism.

Yes, I'm a feminist. Don't get me ranting on why.

Yeah, I'm kinda shy and wierd but I supposed if I find someone I like I'm very loyal to them. And apparently some people find me interesting so c:

Fff. I doubt you're all that weird. Honestly. I've probably met weirder. I probably am weirder :P

As for feminism. I think it's damn fine that women want to stand up and demand to be treated the same as men. I'm all for taking down the social gender binary. Which includes removing the stereotype that men have to act like big burly men in order to be men. If a woman wants to wear pants and not wear make up and drag someone out of a burning building, fine. Let her do that. And if she's a paid fire fighter? Pay her the damn same as the men in her company, especially if she's trained the same. If a man wants to wear a skirt and wear make up and go shopping for high heels, fine. Let him do that. And don't say that he's "gay" or a "woman" unless he calls himself it. Lets have all genders equal, mkay? (Including the in-between genders)

Oohh, a feminist who thinks that a stay-at-home wife is alright to be :O You're a rare thing in my life. And you have my respect.

LOL :D I'm a SAHM actually. I've been one for four years now.