Does feminism, as a movement, have a position on fathers' rights?

Question

This is not on attack feminism, not at all. But I think that this is an important component of gender equality.

Fathers' rights could help alleviate some of the burden of parenting being disproportionately thrown on single mothers.

Also advocating for this could help dispel the image many have of feminists being misandrists.

Answer 1

Last I heard it was a 0 tolerance position.

Absolutely no rights for fathers, just send the money NOW !

Answer 2

Feminism definitely affects the fathers rights. As a father myself (unfortunately living with a feminist) it becomes blatantly obvious that we have different roles as parents. For example when my son was born, the mothers instincts were to focus solely on the baby. Whereas my instincts were to look after the family as a whole, for example, with  income, cooking, cleaning, and making sure the mother looks after herself etc.... Feminism forces both the parents to share the same roles even though it goes against what we know is right. The outcomes because of gender differences should never be the same because we aren't the same to begin with. Feminism doesn't focus on equality of the sexes, because they only focus on the women. Because of this, it is majorly flawed, and we should realise we work far better as a team, instead of a competition struggle. One thing I must add though, I do feel for all the solo mums actually. Bringing up a family is best with help. Good social security, and a helping family could alleviate much of the burden. With good social security, it would also make it easier for solo mums to meet a new guy, for love and help with the family, because financial troubles wouldn't be such the turn-off before they get a chance to know each other.

Answer 3

Personally I think it should because how can one cry for equal rights if we are not willing to give it to all parties involved.

In family courts women have had way too much power for way too long we want equality and yet many still want to have all the advantages.

We cannot be flip-floppers on equality it's either equality or none.

Answer 4

it doesn't.

Answer 5

I cannot speak for all feminist or whatever organized movements exist, but I support complete equality in father's rights.  Perhaps it is because I cannot imagine not having had my father in my life or because I am the mother of sons..but I believe strongly that father's are as necessary a "parent" as mothers.  Children should always be the important consideration...and children need BOTH parents...even if they are not perfect.

Answer 6

Very good point.

I know NOW doesn't speak for all feminists, but its one of the largest organizations i know of.

But NOW's seems to think father's rights is some type of anti-woman/mother ideal.

Just go to their website and search Father's Rights.

Now, i myself would love it if father's rights were represented positively in the feminist movement, since the politicians seem to listen to alot of them.

Doesn't seem like a huge priority though, but thats kind of an unfair expectation on a women's group.

I think we should get a larger united men's organization. Maybe we could get a few issues solved.

Answer 7

Well, feminists?

<crickets chirping>

Answer 8

There is no official position since fathers' rights haven't been under attack all that long. But most feminists I've seen are all in favour of it.

Answer 9

I won't claim to know all the positions of every feminist group out there, but I'll say this.  Many of them, if pressed hard enough, will say they support equal rights for fathers.  However, with the exception of one website I saw from a feminist group that was supporting military fathers, I have yet to actually see a single thing done by any of them to support those claims, so I'm a little suspicious about it.  I mostly just hear about all the great things mothers have done.

Many individual feminists do support equal rights for fathers.