• The Dark Lord ☑️@lemmy.ca
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    35
    arrow-down
    7
    ·
    edit-2
    6 months ago

    Feminists aren’t saying that men are trash. They’re saying women should be equal. Some men hear that and feel attacked, thinking that feminists are calling them trash.

    This meme isn’t funny, it just reveals what you think feminist arguments are about. You think they’re about you.

    • 𝕽𝖚𝖆𝖎𝖉𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍@midwest.social
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      14
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      6 months ago

      It bears clarifying that feminists aren’t saying women are equal to men, but that they should enjoy equal rights and opportunities. It’s always about the rights.

      As you pointed out, OP’s post exhibits a stupid reductionist ad absurdum argument that no feminist argues. These idiots always leave out the important “equal rights,” or “equal under law” or “equal opportunities” part to misrepresent the position as mockable.

  • Amphobet@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    13
    ·
    6 months ago

    It seems there might be some misunderstandings. Feminism is about advocating for equality between men and women, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all.

    The phrase “men are trash” isn’t a principle of feminism; it’s an expression of frustration from some individuals due to personal experiences. Feminism itself is about addressing and challenging societal norms that restrict both men and women.