Mission
This thread is dedicated to supporting feminism and the promotion of women's rights; it is a place to educate, uplift and nurture the younger generations.
Some topics you may encounter here are...
- - equality and civil rights for women
- pro-choice; the right to reproductive health care
- lesbian, bisexual and transwoman rights
- non-violence and the eradication of violence against women
Some behaviors that will not be tolerated here are...
- - misandry and/or misogyny
- all x are y ("all feminists are lesbians"; "all feminists hate men"; "all men want to oppress women")
- anti-feminist rants (go make your own damn thread for that)
- trolling, baiting, flaming, harassing or any other behavior deemed unacceptable on NationStates
Links
I've provided a few links here. Please send a TG to me if you would like an organization listed, or if you have links to resource sites or other information. I'll add my own links cache within the next few days.
Let's set the tone for the thread.
Yes, I certainly am... although I don't invest much time into arguing those opinions online. The reason I volunteered to make this thread is twofold: I'm not heavily involved in the heated feminist discussions in NSG, and I'm known for my patience and fairness, ergo my motive is simply to promote feminism in its myriad of forms rather than to promote only my opinions on what feminism is or isn't.
One of the things we frequently see on forums is the disparagement of those that don't promote our particular principles. "You aren't a feminist if you don't embrace [fill in the flavor]." People form a conception of what we are and what we should believe without ever realizing that feminism is profoundly diverse.
Disagreements between feminists over principles are mostly due to that rich diversity within the feminist movement. People are welcome to promote their views here, by the way, provided they conform to NS policy. However, for the sake of this thread, we should endeavor to agree that we disagree on what exactly is the best principle and practice. We are not here to convert anyone to our specific approach to feminism. We are here to advocate women's rights and to support feminism in general. (er... no pun intended!)
A quick reminder: Moderation gave this thread the nod however our ability to keep it functioning rests on our shoulders. Please be civil towards one another.
Starting topic
By no means do we need to stick to this shallow topic. Let it evolve into deeper discussion.
Do you add a label to your own beliefs and, if so, do you find yourself frequently at odd with other feminists? Is it possible to simply be a feminist? Is it wrong to further designate ourselves by affixing a quantifier, thus dividing the overarching movement into neat little compartments that put us at odds with women and transwomen whom happen to hold different or opposing political, economic or social views?
(My own opinion: I myself am egalitarian at heart. I've been called a liberal feminist and socialist feminist, yet I'm not keen to embrace those labels. We're all facets of the same diamond but I believe we compromise the integrity of the stone when we chip too much away. Should I respect my conservative sisters any less simply because they're conservative? No.)
Updates
4 June 2015 update
*blushes at the compliment*
An excellent point was raised above. Once again, let's continue to strive to express things in a way that engages and encourages dialog.
Also... please don't hesitate to send links to resources. I'd love to add them to the OP.
14 August 2015 update
ATTENTION MRAs and MRA supporters: there is now a NS Mens Rights thread, a place to promote constructive and civil discussion on the issues facing men as as:
- - homelessness and corresponding difficulty in accessing shelters
- mental health and suicide
- criminal sentencing
- access to children and single parent custody
- disparity in education
- vilification (such as but not limited to a presumption of guilt in domestic violence)
- recognition of male victims of rape
- uneven distribution in workplace deaths