Why do feminists dislike masculinity so much?

Question

They cite biased studies that supposedly show that being masculine is bad and complain when men act like men.

Why can't they just accept that no matter what they say men aren't going to reject masculinity?

Answer 1

I have no problem with masculinity.  What I DO have a problem with is the notion that many people have, that masculinity is somehow better than femininity.

Answer 2

What a generalization-all feminists don't dislike masculinity or femininity. I don't like the ideas associated with those words-which usually involve:

-men are suppose to act one way;

-women are suppose to act another; and

-that usually the way men are suppose act is thought of as better.

I don't care what you call it-I'm going to act like an individual-so if you want to label my behavior as masculine or feminine-it doesn't matter-to me they're useless and meaningless labels. You're mistaking indifference to dislike. I don't care how much you want to label behavior or attitudes-people are going to act like they feel-I'm not interested in controlling men or women. I just don't want to be controlled by archaic ideas about what men should be and what women should be. If you want to live by traditional ideas-go right ahead-it doesn't matter one iota to me as long as no one interferes with how I think "this" woman should act.

Answer 3

I think it is because they can't compete with it and they find it threatening, sorry girls, that's the way it looks,

Answer 4

I think feminists don't appreciate their femininity so they can't appreciate masculinity and accept it for what it is.

Answer 5

All I dislike is the idea that there's just one way to be a man and that every man must follow it.

Answer 6

It's cronic constipation everyone dislikes.

It also stinks!

Answer 7

they think they are superior to men.

Answer 8

because society gave them a forum. any lunatic can have any opinions!!!

Answer 9

Some feminists have cherished stereotypical masculine traits within themselves(assertiveness, sexual confidence, etc), so why would they dislike it? lol.

EDIT: B/c, these characteristics shouldn't be limited to men only.  Assertiveness and sexual confidence is appropriate in some situations for both men and women...like standing up for yourself, competing for a job, or getting s*x done lol.

Answer 10

I believe you may be confusing negative behavior that is commonly associated with men, with masculinity. It is the neanderthal that is not appreciated.

Feminists don't dislike masculinity, they dislike ignorance. What about a masculine, thoughtful man?

Answer 11

My question to you is why would you care? why are you even worrying yourself with someone else's opinion? It's not stopping you from being a man is it? has it taken away from who you are as a person?

Answer 12

Come on people, you know better than this really.

It is a myth that feminists hate men, its not about hating anyone, its about social and political equality.

As a feminist, I would support men where the situation reversed.

Answer 13

Please define what you mean by "masculinity".

Gender stereotypes?  You bet.

Answer 14

I'm a Feminist, and I respect and cherish masculinity.  Sorry to burst your bubble.

Answer 15

Men cannot reject their masculinity as it's part of their DNA.  Same as women can't reject femininity.