Why is the women & gender studies forum filled with sexism?

Question

seriously, what's up with that? do people just see this as a forum to openly bash feminists?

i thought i'd find some intelligent exchanges where people are able to respect each other's differing points of view and learn a little something here and there, but i've seen nothing but flaming and anti-feminist resentment in this forum.

what's up with that?

Answer 1

Women try to come here to discuss issues however, after much bashing by men and women you would think you said something to resemble them.  I am a feminist; I love most men and most women... I just now am disappointed with those that defend misogyny as if it should be the way things are.  I find it depressing that most of them give cheap one liners and never have anything but another misogynist to support their ill prepared comebacks.  They claim people say things that they did not and then they misquote what was said.  I think if we're not talking about them (unless they are poorly educated misogynist) then why are they so offended?

Answer 2

just giving you a taste of your own medicine to make you understand that is not nice to bash.

Answer 3

Know what hun? Stick around a bit more and you will see an awful lot of sexism *from* the feminists, not just directed at them. It's a two-way street around here and the feminists aren't the innocent victims any more than the rest of us are.

You will also see that there are a few feminists who aren't big into intelligent exchanges and respecting differing viewpoints. There are a few whose tactics are rudeness, flaming, and insults.

Why the thumbs down?? It's true. I've seen some pretty sexist remarks from the feminists here, it isn't just Shark and Ronnie and others like them. Whatever. Let's just pretend, it's easier that way.

Answer 4

Seriously ? You want to know why a forum dedicated to discussing gender issues might have sexism ? Really ?

Edit: I'd have to agree with others. The flaming goes both ways.

Answer 5

I'm sorry to say it, but if you want intelligent exchange, you won't find it here as long as people remain unable to accept alternative viewpoints and contradictions to their stereotypes.

Answer 6

Considering this is Yahoo answers, the answer should be obvious.

You have trolls in R&S who either Judge those who do not practice religion, or people who bash other religions, In Society & Culture, you have racist trolls who hang out all day, Politics, well that section is just troll centeral for people with different kinds od views, I even see a lot of Trolls in the Detroit travel forum, where idiots always come on there and bash the city.

My point is, there will always be people who have oppossing view points abut any given subject or issue, and with that comes the trolls who entertain themselves by bashing other peoples views and beliefs.

Answer 7

Its sexist if you think its sexist. Men AND Women all get bashed up here. If your referring to the comments made about your 569 word claptrap in the women-firefighting question, I agree with the comments rather than your response - except, of course, your valid statement regarding including a test for crawling in narrow places. Am I a sexist for not agreeing with your idea? So be it.

Answer 8

I think because maybe woman on here bash men a lot so the guy's probably like to fight fire with fire. Men are so abusive and losers and woman have been treated badly bla bla you know what I'm talking about.

Answer 9

there is a difference between being "politically correct" and being correct, know the difference.

Answer 10

It's cheap and easy therapy for men who hate women but are too lazy or cheap to get professional psychological help.

They log in, attempt (rather lamely) to insult us and inform us that we hate men. We reply that we don't hate men, and they inform us that we are lying.

They are projecting their own feelings of inadequacies or their life disappointments onto us.

Answer 11

I don't see too much wrong with that, considering that feminism as a movement today is nothing but flaming and anti-male resentment.

I don't think of GWS as a forum to bash feminists, though that's what I use it for in order to give something back to the feminist community for all the rampant man-bashing and misandry they've indulged in for decades.

But I argue with proof, and only with proof. Feminists argue with insults, reports, blocks and thumbs-downs, all of which suggest they have a lot to hide. Otherwise, why fight so low and dirty? If I'm a misogynist for telling the truth about the wage gap, I know that the over-reaction is surely hiding something big.

I find feminists are more likely to be the disrespectful close-minded ones here. They refuse to accept solid proof, and reacting dirty. Many, many questions where they lost the argument are in the Y!A graveyard. What does that tell you about fair play by feminists?

Of course, feminists only see anti-feminist resentment, living in a world of denial. That's all going to change.

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"I'm sorry to say it, but if you want intelligent exchange, you won't find it here as long as people remain unable to accept alternative viewpoints and contradictions to their stereotypes."

Rio, don't you think that is hypocritical?

Answer 12

Since when is bashing an ideology sexist?

While you consider anti-feminists sexist, many consider feminism a hateful and sexist ideology damaging to both men and women.

Answer 13

This forum does not represent the general population.  On one hand, there is an unusual concentration of highly educated women here who focus on women's issues in their studies especially or in expertise, as should be in each YA category.  On the other hand, there is an unusual concentration of young adolescent males here who are in their Erikson's Stage of Development called Identity vs. Role Confusion during which males analyze their society's subjective "gender" roles especially as they relate to courtship / marriage/ and family.  Within that grouping, there is also found those who are experiencing a confusion and maladaptive process related to "mating" issues and how to "get s*x" today without traditional male advantages, such as financial or educational dominance over women which trapped women into more "compliant behaviors" traditionally, and changing "gender" roles.  They are basically sexually frustrated and are struggling to adapt to social changes in this matter.

There is also a concentration of men and women who oppose change related to conservative fantasies of imposing pet sensibilities onto everyone else, especially Muslim and Christian based agendas in which they believe women who do not comply with their notions for how women "should" behave do not deserve respect.  They are anti-humanism / anti-democracy.  

And, there are misogynistic concentrations of men who use this site to attack, blame, vent and whine about women in mentally disturbed "agendas".  There are also misandrists but they are rare and such organizations are rare compared to numerous blathering anti-women organizations which fuel bitterness especially among impressional sexually frustrated adolescent males over the loss of the male-entitlement system.  Many emotionally balanced / mature / humanistic males participate here, too, but do not stay long due to recognizing more quickly than women do, it seems, the bully-behaviors of men with "mommy" issues and chips on their shoulders and such.  Healthy mature men do not accept that type in their own groupings so women's sites like this are commonly plagued with them as they "act out" with women participants the dysfunctional relationships issues they have with their mothers and women.

Also, presumed anonyminity leads many participants to express themselves in less socially mature ways.  The sexism revealed here in especially that presumed anonyminity is enlightening and serves to educate women about the mental instabilties and pathological latent threat /rage that lies just beneath the surface in many men related to the rise of women into self-sufficiency and self-determination.  It is excellent practice for women to learn about that here and helps them to recognize those sentiments behind many of men's more "politically correct" behaviors / expectations in real life.

Answer 14

Because unlike a classroom, discussion group or lecture, on the internet, people are afforded the anonymity to be as stupid as they'd like without it reflecting on their personal character.

Answer 15

Yes,  It is an organized attempt to put down women who want more freedom.  Schoolyard bullying is the best idea they have to do this.

Answer 16

Its  for  the  same  reason   nonbelievers  in  GOD  visit   and  answer  questions    at  the  R/S    section.To  spread  hate  and   division.GOD   IN  HIS  SPIRITUAL  ESSENCE  IS  BOTH  FEMALE  AND  MALE.THIS  IS  TAUGHT  IN  GENESIS   CHAPTER   ONE  AND  FURTHER   PROVED  IN  THE  NEXT  SIX  CHAPTERS  AFTER  THAT.So  when  men  are  sexist   the  underlying  motive  is  to  try  to  disprove   GOD   and  his  essence.     THANK   YOU  D'S    YOUR  OBSERVATION  IS  RIGHT  ON  THE  MONEY.

Answer 17

because feminism has morphed itself into an ideology centered around bashing men.

seems only logical, if you're asking me - and you are.

Answer 18

The poor little feminists are the ones responsible for a good deal of the sexism on G&WS and in the world http://www.freewebs.com/feminism-evaluat...

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LBDSM   Is a fantastic example of what happens when you give some people freedom - they think they should use it make the world 'perfect' and persecute anyone who doesn't fit into their world view.  n***s had a similar outlook.