anti feminism

[alias_sqbr]

EDIT: Hmm, so perhaps judging such a dicey topic on a brief skim was unwise. I think I've been reading so much legitimate criticism of feminism for this post that I stopped being sufficiently cynical about anti-feminists motives.

Since greteldragon asked if I knew of any "Why I am not a feminist even though I'm a woman and against sexism" stuff(*) I've been keeping an eye out, and today came accross anti_feminism, which from a brief skim seems like it's participants have their hearts in the right place (ie they don't appear to be a bunch of raving mysogynists, unlike another community I came accross a while ago with a similar name I can't remember)

So, not my sort of thing, but thought some of you might be interested.

(*)Beyond Why I am not a feminist

Comments

Re: Masculism

[(Anonymous)]

This isn't a conspiracy theory though if you are one of the victims it seems like a conspiracy. The "conspiracy" isn't of individuals but of aspects of our natures that play off each other very naturally. Sex differences on an individual level are enriching and charming, but on a collective level it can get nasty as we have seen with feminism. Patriarchal organization as opposed to the feminist world we are now living in was by comparison altruistic and enlightened. The "Sisterhood" has always had powerful efects on society even before they had raw political power. With that power we find ourselves going back to tribal pagan organization and I for one am dismayed by it.

When I say men are forced out of many institutions in the society due to feminism, I'm talking about the traditionally powerless. Under patriarchy a place was made for them, under feminism they have no protection and in effect are considered the enemy unless they tow a feminist line. Many men, including myself, have to keep our mouths shut about feminism in order to maintain a healthy life. Feminism serves rich men and oppresses poor and middle class men.

Tom

Re: Masculism

[alias_sqbr]

Look, you and I have such completely diametrically opposed opinions and perceptions that there's no point discussing this. I find it impossible to get my head around even imagining seeing the world we live in the way you do.

If you're interested, I explain how I see the world in these posts:
http://alias-sqbr.livejournal.com/143515.html
http://alias-sqbr.livejournal.com/109137.html
but I don't know that it'll mean much to you.