npdean

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[–] npdean@lemmy.today 4 points 1 week ago

Feminism is equal rights and opportunities for everyone. My added thing is equal responsibilities. This is the dictionary type of definition.

Most people (at least the vocal ones) are either completely sexist (both sides - feminazis and sexist men) or think it is only about promoting interests of women.

I can’t give you all the possible views off the top of my head but I'll try.

  1. If you are not a feminist, you are sexist. - There is no nuance or leniency for human nature. This makes skeptics jump to opposition because they feel attacked for their behaviour. Any further push only makes them more apprehensive.
  2. Men have it so good - This is kind of a mixed bag for even me because it is situation and topic specific. Men have had better opportunities for some things like education or jobs, yes. But they have fared worse in some other things like emotions, expectations, dating, etc. Now, if someone who struggles with a lot of things is told "Men have it so much better", they will not agree because any one person can only experience their own problems. On the other hand, there are men who feel women have it too easy with how they can earn money by selling porn, they can get out of situations by crying, how easy it is for women to get laid, etc. I don’t necessarily agree with everything but this is what I have seen people say. So, this makes "Men have it better" laughable for some people.
  3. Where are the equal responsibilities? - Feminism promotes equal rights but (conveniently) ignore the equal responsibilities part. A lot of women like to be damsels in distress and also want to enjoy the perks of freedom and equality. This is something I personally despise a lot.
[–] npdean@lemmy.today 2 points 1 week ago (17 children)

Well, I can only comment on my social group and that is the only group i am concerned about in this context. So, it is 'most people' for me.

If your behavior can at all be described as sexist, then you're not a feminist.

I hate this polar thinking so much. Everything is not all or none, yes or no, black or white. People are unique and everything is a spectrum. Even Hitler had admirable qualities and if this makes you uneasy, you need to open up your mind.

[–] npdean@lemmy.today -2 points 1 week ago (9 children)

The problem is grey area in what sick means when it comes to periods. Is low mood sick? Is PMS sick? Is pain during periods sick? Is being irritable sick? This makes it seem like an excuse at time.

Men should also be then allowed to take leaves when they feel like shit or something. Point is equal pay for equal work. Women can’t expect to be CEOs and stuff when they don’t put in equal work. There are women who get to high posts inspite of all these problems and I respect that. I guess it is more of an individual to individual thing about who puts in efforts, who is truthful, etc.

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 2 points 1 week ago

Agreed. I think as a whole society has started giving more value to words than actions. It is backwards, especially when social media is prone to creating echo chambers for words, and actions go unnoticed.

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

I don't understand your statement

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 25 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Amber Heard. I used to find her attractive and her acting is decent. Then, the whole court case fiasco happened and I just can’t tolerate her anymore. I haven't watched Aquaman because of her.

There are no exceptions.

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 0 points 1 week ago

How the tables have turned

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Why do corporations think so much about the OS? I always pick one that works well with my applications because I spend 99% of my computer time in the apps.

Edit- by OS, I meant UI

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 22 points 1 week ago

Standard procedure for them

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 12 points 1 week ago (6 children)

It will not be a problem for long. Mr. Trump will fix it. The homeless will no longer be in the city, so no chance of heat injury

[–] npdean@lemmy.today 3 points 1 week ago

Effort is not the issue. This does not makes sense

[–] npdean@lemmy.today -3 points 1 week ago (5 children)

I am a very strong believer of feminism but I will never accept that in public. It has a strong negative reaction from many people. Actions don’t evoke a negative reaction.

Where I live, there are literally people who mock people for being feminists while sending their daughters to professional colleges, allowing them to work, letting them decide if and when to have kids, etc. I don't know, maybe this is a cultural difference.

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