I've wondered about this for a long time. :bpthink:
As I understand it, feminism calls for equality between men and women in social and economic matters, an idea that I wholeheartedly agree with. If a woman can do the same job that I can, there's no reason why she should get paid less than me.
We also need more women in historically male-dominated roles (scientists, mathematicians, programming/development, engineering, architecture, aeronautics, CEO's, etc.)
But doesn't feminism, at it's base, presuppose that there are distinct criteria that define what "men" are and what "women" are? If we're talking about making sure "men" and "women" are on a level playing field, how do we define those two groups?
What is the use for feminism if gender fluidity is a valid proposition? Is a trans-woman a "female"? What about the parts of feminism that concern the biological considerations of females? :bpohh:
Curious of everyone's thoughts.
As I understand it, feminism calls for equality between men and women in social and economic matters, an idea that I wholeheartedly agree with. If a woman can do the same job that I can, there's no reason why she should get paid less than me.
We also need more women in historically male-dominated roles (scientists, mathematicians, programming/development, engineering, architecture, aeronautics, CEO's, etc.)
But doesn't feminism, at it's base, presuppose that there are distinct criteria that define what "men" are and what "women" are? If we're talking about making sure "men" and "women" are on a level playing field, how do we define those two groups?
What is the use for feminism if gender fluidity is a valid proposition? Is a trans-woman a "female"? What about the parts of feminism that concern the biological considerations of females? :bpohh:
Curious of everyone's thoughts.