discuss Is Western Feminism Out of Touch with Reality?

[Apsara]

Feminism in the West has achieved many victories, but some argue it has become detached from real struggles. Others believe there is still much work to be done. Do you think modern feminism is addressing the most important issues? Has it strayed too far from its original goals?

 

[lens]

Feminism is growing especially in western countries. It’s a good thing to prioritize equality but we cannot deny the real world issues staring at our faces. To me, the movement seems to be more concerned with theoretical nuances than tackling the real world problems which is a major concern to us all, especially for a cultured individual like me.

 

[Jason]

It comes often across as female supremacy which is just as bad as male supremacy.

 

[Kross]

Feminism movement has been hijacked and made to project hatred from women towards men. The real issues that every human should be judged by their personalities rather than gender has been ditched. And it is now more about women standing up to men, wives not needing to live peaceably with their husbands and other nuances.

 

[Jason]

Some women bully as much as male wife beaters.

 

[King Belieal]

I am a feminist but I believe that traditional gender roles were put in place to institute order into life. With simple empathy, it won't lead to subjugation. I won't raise my children with this fake notion of feminism that pushes women to antagonize women.

 

[Maina]

Western feminism can sometimes appear out of touch, especially when it overlooks the diverse cultural, economic, and social realities of women in non-Western contexts. For instance, issues like workplace equality or reproductive rights might not be in the same way in regions where women still lack basic education. Western feminism has also played a pivotal role in advancing global conversations around gender equality. The challenge lies in ensuring it doesn't become a one-size-fits-all approach.

 

[Jason]

As long as certain men keep beating women and children, there will be feminism, just like how the abuse of homophobes and racists will keep other social movements going.

 

[Yama]

theoretical nuances

is that really so?
As far as I know feminism vouch for equal rights, equal opportunities, equal pay, access to education and health care services.
Can you explain, what theories that feminism vouch for that are not very practical.

 

[Jason]

Some places are very hostile to progressive ideas. In that case, the best option is to leave.

 

[ActionAce]

Practically, Western feminism is causing a lot of problems in our relationships especially in Africa. This is because our culture is totally different from what feminism is preaching. It's quite simple and the earlier we understand that the man is the head of the family, the better.

 

[Jason]

Practically, Western feminism is causing a lot of problems in our relationships especially in Africa. This is because our culture is totally different from what feminism is preaching. It's quite simple and the earlier we understand that the man is the head of the family, the better.

Feminism is teaching equality, but in many cases, it seems to be preaching female dominance.

 

[Fidelia1]

Feminism is teaching equality, but in many cases, it seems to be preaching female dominance.

That's the nuanced part that selfish people have projected to make feminism look bad. I am a lady and I don't believe in disregarding a man. I believe in mutually respectful partnerships with a man.