Category Archives: introductory

FAQ: Can men be feminists?

March 19, 2007 · by · in allies, clarifying-concepts, FAQ, introductory, privilege

(Updated with extra clarification in the clarifying concepts section)Many men are entirely comfortable with calling themselves feminists, and many feminist women are very happy to accept them as fellow feminists working for the end of sexist oppression. However, there are also men and women who are ideologically uncomfortable with men calling themselves feminists, because it […]

FAQ: What do feminists mean by "reproductive freedom"?

March 17, 2007 · by · in clarifying-concepts, FAQ, gender, introductory, reproductive justice, Sexuality & Health

Reproductive freedom is so much more than merely being pro-choice. Without reproductive freedom, women’s rights to legal equality and social equity cannot be guaranteed. “Defined by feminists in the 1970s as a basic human right, it includes the right to abortion and birth control, but implies much more. To be realised, reproductive freedom must include […]

FAQ: What can feminism do for me?

March 15, 2007 · by · in FAQ, feminism, introductory, Sexuality & Health, Social Justice, Solidarity & Sisterhood

You will find that you are not alone in thinking something is disturbing and unjust with the way that society deals with gender. my first encounter with feminist writing reassured me that i wasn’t insane, and that amongst other things, it was in fact normal to be bothered by violence and misogyny. [m. (sthreeling): 5 […]

FAQ: Does feminism matter?

March 15, 2007 · by · in clarifying-concepts, FAQ, feminism, gender, introductory, sexism, victimhood

Hell yes. 1. Society deals with gender in a way that, on balance, harms women. 2. This is a problem that must be corrected. [yami (Green Gabbro): Feminisms] Related reading: All FAQ articles below have links to further reading on other sites Harm to women: FAQ:Isn’t feminism just playing “victim” politics? Gender inequity: FAQ:What is […]

FAQ: What’s wrong with suggesting that women take precautions to prevent being raped?

March 15, 2007 · by · in clarifying-concepts, FAQ, introductory, Sexuality & Health, violence

This FAQ has been updated with an addendum 2010-04-27 Short answer: Because it puts the onus on women not to get themselves raped, rather than on men not to do the raping; in short, it blames the victim. [From Grendelkhan, in comments, emphasis added] Why taking precautions doesn’t work Melissa McEwan points out that whether […]

FAQ: I asked some feminists a question, and instead of answering they sent me here. Why?

March 14, 2007 · by · in FAQ, FWW, introductory

Updated 03May07 Your question probably covered ground they have gone over many times before, and they didn’t want to derail the interesting discussion they were already having. People find ignorant questions frustrating, and questioners find being ignored frustrating, and such mutual dissatisfaction can totally disrupt a discussion. By sending you here the feminists hope to […]

FAQ: What do feminists want?

March 13, 2007 · by · in FAQ, feminism, gender, introductory

To end the perpetuation of gender expectations that, on balance, harm women. To explain the many ways that sexist stereotypes, double standards, and oppressions harm women generally is beyond the scope of this introductory post, but the reading below should give you some starting links. Related: What is feminism? What is male privilege? What is […]

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