Do men have to be a feminist in order not to be a misogynist?

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Anpu23 · Accepted Answer

It depends on your definition of "feminist." As most people define it as a desire for equality then yes by that definition if you do not believe in equality of the sexes you are, by definition, a misogynist. If, on the other hand, you expand or rather retract the definition to include Patriarchy Theory (as defined by the book the Second Sex), you can be for equality yet not be a feminist.

To me, Patriarchy Theory, is the definition of feminism. The theory that men have traditionally been in power and have used that power to marginalize and limit women. Further, this definition then leads to such beliefs as "one woman" and the Duluth Model of domestic violence, etc.

Lionman95 · Accepted Answer

I would say no because I consider being a feminist and being a misogynist like two crash barriers on each side of a road they are like two extremes that still allow a middle path. I think what young guys need to learn in a modern culture is a way of going their path without taking it to an extreme. I think it´s possible because when I look at many guys that are closer to your age Coach in my life in real life they achieve it. They are no way from being feminist but at the same time they are not disrespectful to the women in their life.
So I think it´s possible but it´s hard work nonetheless.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Noooooo! Please just no!

First of all, most men who are feminists don't do it to support feminism. Think about it.

And second, if I were a man I would not support modern feminism, which is about women and not equality. You can't support equality while only considering one side of an equation.

Can we just stop with all the gender movements please? They are doing so much more harm that good.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

No… My husband was neither… He was just a good man 🤷‍♀️

aaron210419 · Answer

No, your don't HAVE to subscribe to any ridiculous ideology to be a decent person. I definitely don't agree with either of these ideologies as they stand in their current state. I believe that everyone should be treated equally. In the US there are NO laws that men have and women don't and the gender pay gap isn't real. Anyone that tries to tell you different doesn't understand basic math and isn't worth arguing with. What is real is the men out there who wind up homeless after a divorce because the courts insist on taking 2/3 of their paychecks.

inhua · Answer

anything that is remotely critical of women these days is considered misogyny

it doesn't matter if she cheats, she abuses, she files for divorce out boredom, she lies about being raped etc. no one is allowed to call her out unless you want to be canceled

not even women are allowed to call other women out unless the women being called out are conservative women like Candace Owens

mandyfire98 · Answer

No, just don't hate women. Don't look at women as being negative. Misogynists view women as being lower than them and most of their views are negative views of women. Just don't have a hate boner for women. It's not hard to do the right thing and be a decent human being.

Aztecwarrior480 · Answer

No, that's stupid. That's like saying I'm a racist if I don't support BLM (despite that BLM has proven time and time again that they've never even sent a single brown penny from their donation money to any poverty-stricken black communities in America). Feminism is very similar in that regard in that it only caused more harm for women than it helped ironically.

Pegases · Answer

Not at all. Further, based on what I've seen, most women today that outwardly consider themselves feminists are actually misandrists, hiding behind a movement that once had a genuine cause. And I think a lot of people, both men and women alike have realized this, and have separated themselves from it. I do love women, and will always support women with good intentions, but I can no longer put myself in the same category as todays version of feminism.

_piotr · Answer

Women call men "misogynist" for whatever reason - ex. he said something she disagree with. I do not think claiming that you are "feminist" will save you. It is now quite an empty world. Same as "racist". If you are white you are "racist" whatever you do or do not do.

ta-ra · Answer

No just no. Keep men masculine please. And girls embrace your femininity.

genericname85 · Answer

nope. an everyone who says otherwise is indoctrinated and deluded. i actually have good reason to believe that being a feminist is actually more "misogynistic" than not being one.

msc545 · Answer

I certainly hope not. Of the choices, I would prefer to be a misogynist if the only other choice is being a feminist.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

No brother. Just be a good dude that doesn’t set ridiculous double standards.

If you want to be with a hoe, don’t be one yourself.

Kinda goes into the saying “treat others the way you wanna be treated”

LimitedBenefits101 · Answer

Whenever I hear "Feminist"

Miah05 · Answer

No they have to not be misogynist, that's all it takes🤷🏾‍♀️

BCRanger10 · Answer

No. It's quite annoying that some feminists claim that basic acts of courtesy, respect, and kindness make someone a feminist. They don't.

nastyb · Answer

no. a misogynists is an angry bitter jaded man who dedicates his life looking excuses to hate on women all day on GAG. you know you are one.

DextroShade · Answer

There is a lot of middle ground between hating women and being a simping male feminist soyboy. Male feminists are the most smarmy creeps out there.

And if the Tates hated women they wouldn't be surrounded by them.

Guardian45 · Answer

Feminist? Misogynist? WDAF? NEITHER! LEAVE ME DAF ALONE!

gothbxtch · Answer

yes, or at the very least supportive of feminists without labeling themselves as one

whirled_up_girl · Answer

No, they just need to not be a misogynist, to not be a misogynist.

Bilboes · Answer

As long as you're not an Andrew Tate supporter, that's enough..

Djaay · Answer

Being (misogynistic) in today's modern woman's mind is a man who is a man and who won't intolerate to feministic views from women who are sexist or ( misanderistic) . In other words don't agree with her ; then your misogynistic.

Grond21 · Answer

They are the same thing, just flipping the genders. It's a small, narrow way of thinking, and there is a much, much better way.

Anonymous · Answer

This question really can't be answered without a concrete definition of "Feminism". I'm all for women's rights and equality. But I do not support feminism because that is not what modern feminism seeks.

Twalli · Answer

Not exactly. The only self identified feminists border on misandry. So until I see a clear line between the two I don't think you have to be one or a mysygonist

DummyThiccFeraligatr · Answer

The word misogynist is like "racist" now. Spammed and stretched to the point that it doesn't carry any weight anymore.

Anonymous · Answer

Current variations of feminism are misandrist. Only classical feminism is a safeguard against misogyny.

dolemite58 · Answer

It always makes me laugh that the tate brothers are wealthy celebrities and think it’s “genuine desire” why these women in third world countries want to hang out with them 😂

DarkLegacy · Answer

No because if he was a feminist that would make him a misandrist.

worldscolide · Answer

Lol no, only worthless POS feminists talk in absolutes like that.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

No. And I'm convinced misogynistic men are latent homosexuals. A man that has a lot of anger and dislikes women has to be a homo deep down.

peedy · Answer

Im not either one im a masculine man's man, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man roled into one, im Marshall Matt Dillon

Anonymous · Answer

No men have to feminist to remain a real man.

Elpedro74 · Answer

No normal men aren’t misogynists a man dosent have to be a feminist to respect women

WhiteBoyChill · Answer

Nope. They can also just be normal chill dudes that get along with everybody regardless of gender

GenderEqualityMyth · Answer

This seems like a bait question to me.

Billlewis · Answer

No, but it probably helps.

Anonymous · Answer

no just dont be misogynistic

Anonymous · Answer

No, they just gotta be respectful.

Christoff92 · Answer

Respectful, honest, and being a pure gentleman.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Women hate feminist men.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

If that's the case, than i'm a proud misogynist 😄

SL1CK_BL1CK · Answer

Do ur own thing fuck everyone else

Spongebobssocks · Answer

nooooooo

LazerBean · Answer

Nope.

Al_Musafir · Answer

... No.

Anonymous · Answer

according to feminists yes.

sheikalana · Answer

No LOL.

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

Nope

DizzyAster2 · Answer

Hell, no.

EyesOfGod · Answer

Fuck that noise

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Nope

shortster · Answer

Nope

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Nope.

MaxUsefull · Answer

What? 😂

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