Feminism.

[Fraija]

I've noticed a lot of casual sexism around the boards -sexist jokes, dislike of female characters, use of misogynistic terms and derogation of the female sex and gender as a whole.

Out of curiousity, how many of you would consider yourselves feminists? What does it mean to you?

Have you actually experienced sexism?

How do you feel that at the end of your careers you're likely to be earning less than your male colleagues? Is it right that women should have to choose between their career or children?

How do you feel about fear of rape preventing society from allowing you on the streets after dark?

To what extent are you aware of it?

Do you think that because nobody forbids you doing anything, because you personally are not controlled by any men you could name and because you don't mind if men hold the door open for you that feminism is no longer needed?

Gentlemen, do you feel that women's liberation has gone too far and equality is tipping the balance in the opposite direction?

I just want a discussion really, just to see what the awareness is here. I'm ok being crazy-feminist if it raises the issues. Go on.

[Rainbowstar]

Personally I would prefer to see this in the philosophy thread as it is a way of thinking

[hydramate]

I quoted you in the topic for you. =)
You can find the post here: http://anthonyhorowitz.com/msgboard/index.php/topic,4156.285.html
I hope this helps.