Would you date a woman who turned out to be a feminist? (suspect, working)

[RedWings18]

Originally Posted by jjrose

So you would date a feminist then.


Feminist | Define Feminist at Dictionary.com

This is a faulty definition of what a feminist today actually represents.

[49ersfan27]

Originally Posted by Rise of virtue

No, I would not. I would however date an egalitarian. Someone that doesn't focus on just the rights of one gender, like feminism.

e·gal·i·tar·i·an
iˌɡaləˈterēən/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
"a fairer, more egalitarian society"
noun
1.
a person who advocates or supports egalitarian principles.

Now that type of woman I'd date in a heartbeat.

[jjrose]

Originally Posted by RedWings18

This is a faulty definition of what a feminist today actually represents.

No it isn't. You are simply defining the entire group based on the fringe. It would be like someone defining Christianity based on Westborough Baptist Church.

[RedWings18]

Originally Posted by jjrose

No it isn't. You are simply defining the entire group based on the fringe. It would be like someone defining Christianity based on Westborough Baptist Church.

If it's the "fringe" then they are the loudest most visible of the feminists.

[jjrose]

Originally Posted by RedWings18

If it's the "fringe" then they are the loudest most visible of the feminists.

That is true of the fringe of most groups.

When WBC goes on their rants it's all over the media, but when the local church raises a million dollars for charity you only hear about it locally.

The squeaky wheel always gets the most attention.

[Hivemind31]

Originally Posted by RedWings18

If it's the "fringe" then they are the loudest most visible of the feminists.

Whether that's true or not, it doesn't mean the definition is wrong. (or faulty)

Also, rep for RoV.

[RedWings18]

Originally Posted by Hivemind31

Whether that's true or not, it doesn't mean the definition is wrong. (or faulty)

Also, rep for RoV.

I still think the definition is faulty. I think feminism aims for the superiority of women, leveraged by the state, not equality.

[Hivemind31]

Originally Posted by RedWings18

I still think the definition is faulty. I think feminism aims for the superiority of women, leveraged by the state, not equality.

The definition isn't created by its practitioners, rather, the other way around.

I hear what you're saying, but those exaggerated practitioners to whom you refer....aren't feminists.

[RedWings18]

Originally Posted by Hivemind31

The definition isn't created by its practitioners, rather, the other way around.

I hear what you're saying, but those exaggerated practitioners to whom you refer....aren't feminists.

They are though.

Gloria Steinem
Jessica Valenti
Anita Sarkeesian

These people all fit the mold I described and are certainly feminists.

[Stagemomma]

Originally Posted by RedWings18

I still think the definition is faulty. I think feminism aims for the superiority of women, leveraged by the state, not equality.

So stop bickering about the definition and get to the heart of what you want: If that is the kind of woman you don't want to date, just ask them on the first date if that is how they feel so you can weed out the undesirables.

I'm sure that will work really well for you!