Frequently comments are posted that indicate an ideological position opposing modern feminism. When conducted in a respectful manner, a fair and thoughtful debate may follow.
More often, however, comments opposing modern feminism are laced with demeaning language, sometimes even truly misogynistic statements. Does the anti-feminist movement believe in promoting hate and lies, or is this a case of people who hate women being attracted to the ideals of anti-feminism?
Also, can anti feminists differentiate between classical, modern and postmodern feminism, or do they lump all feminists into one category for their convenience?
Answers (3)
They can't differentiate. Or they just don't want to. They lump all sects of feminism together for their convenience and it annoys the piss out of me. There are many different kinds of feminism, and not all of those sects or groups are good. But whenever I hear "feminists are like (insert asinine insult here)," I'm always left saying "I'm a feminist, but I'm not at all like that." They'll say "Feminists believe X,Y,Z," and yet 99.9% of the time, that's not what I believe. They say "Feminists say (something outrageous)" and I'm saying "I would NEVER say or even think that!"
Some of the anti-feminist rhetoric is anti-woman. Some of it, however, is legitimate complaints against radical feminism. I think it depends on the individual (and if they're a troll or not, of course). Certain posters DO have good points about radical feminism and are issues that moderate feminism needs to address. Most posters, however, would prefer to throw insults than to open intelligent, civil debate. I am always willing to debate, but the second someone throws insults in there out of left field, I have no interest. Personally, I can argue my point without name calling. If one can not, then I'm not interested in their level (or lack there of) of debate.
True feminists need to police their radical friends. The Radicals in feminism have all the power change the distribution of power and make a good difference, people will start to come around.
people with brains the size of a pea will throw insults around as they do not have the intellectual capacity to make well-reasoned arguments.