Would a feminist admit that they support "Masculinism"?

Question

It still surprises me that Masculinist isn't in the dictionary...anyway... Simple question.

At the same time, can a Masculinist admit that they support feminism?

Both of these terms have single s*x meanings to them...however it seems to me that Feminism, alone, wants to sound "more equal" than Masculinism...Is my assumption based on the fact that Masculinism cannot be defined...that we do not know what it is to be a man? I mean we hear, "Respect women, Respect women, Respect women" but we barely hear, "Respect men" uttered even once..Why? :D. And if this is too hard to understand, then don't bother answering this part.

And yes, I understand that we need to respect both men and women.

Answer 1

Probably, if we have males supporting feminists we can definitely have females supporting masculinists.

Answer 2

I refuse to support feminism in any way, shape or form.

Answer 3

Both femism and masculism are essentially sexist, s*x-based and s*x-biased. (Like naziism was racist, race-based and race-biased.)

Femists and masculists have a natural antipathy towards each other so it is impossible to have a foot in both camps since 'never the twain shall meet'. As for 'respect', it is meaningless unless it means respect for men and women both. It has to be a two-way street.

The question arises as to what turns people into femists or masculists and here I agree with the answerer who suggested that it is because they have been 'burned' by a member of the opposite s*x.

As an equalist, I deprecate all s*x-based and race-based credos.

Answer 4

I'm sure you've heard me say before that I support positive masculinism.  As you stated it's a relatively new idea, theory or whatever. What it means to me is redefining masculinity away from the negative stereotypes associated with being males.  That also means not demonstrating  them though.

I'm sure I don't have to say what does stereotypes are but here goes: violent, bossy, destructive, without sexual restraint,

lazy (in terms of domestic duties),  emotionally distant and un-nurturing.  To me this is what masculinism should be about; ridding our gender of this c**p rather than attacking feminist at every term.   So yeah,  If the above stuff I just listed is what you're tallking about I support "pure masculimism" but not anything hate-mongerish like what I've seen on this board.

Answer 5

The word masculinism is used in different ways - it can mean "antifeminism", "father's rights", "wanting true masculinity to be valued more in today's feminised society" or just "opposing sexism against men".

I try to oppose sexism against men, but since I can see that men as a group have more power and privilege than women have, there's rarely any need to say, "Respect men". Respect for men is the default.

Answer 6

"I mean we hear, "Respect women, Respect women, Respect women" but we barely hear, "Respect men" uttered even once.."

Honestly, because it's a given.  From a young age, girls see that boys tend to get away with more, boys aren't usually forced to learn how to cook and do chores (I said "usually; I'm sure there are men that had to deal with this), boys get to run around and do things...the list goes on.

When we open history books, what do we read?  That women weren't allowed to vote or own land or play sports.  Women weren't even allowed in certain occupational fields.  So of course, someone had to say, "Enough of this BS, women need respect, too."

Think about it: The mere fact that men have to be told to "Respect women" means that women aren't getting respect in the first place.

This is along the lines of why there isn't a "White History Month" or "Men's History Month".  It's a cultural default.

Answer 7

I do. I consider myself a feminist, masculinist, and equalist rolled into one. The difference is, who do you focus on more?

Answer 8

Im not a masculinist or an anti whatever, i do think that many of these feminists are delusional narrow minded dingbats but I do support first wave and a realistic idea of equality and mutual respect.

Answer 9

I support the masculist movement. i support men's right to look at the world they live in and strive for respect and equality.

however, i'm sure you'll find that most of the men who claim to be masculists here on THIS forum are young men who got burned in a relationship and are now railing against women. A common example of a question asked by men a lot here is "why aren't women drafted" which is ridiculous, considering the feminists have been fighting for YEARS to be allowed into combat zones in the U.S. military.

what a lot of masculists don't understand is that they have to power to change what is wrong with their society. think about the recent question about the rarity of stay at home dads- whose fault is that really? many women would have no problem if their husbands wanted to stay home. the men just feel that this "women's job" is beneath them.

so, in short, i support the ideal- men are often portrayed in the media in an unflattering manner, etc, and men need to see this and do something about it, however i have a hard time defending many of the men who wear this mask and use it to guise their hatred of women.