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• PRO

  Instead of measuring themselves against men, women should...

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  feminism

  Greetings! Thank you for this debate, this should be fun! In accepting this debate I do not pretend to stand for all of feminism seeing as there are many different sects of the movement. I also do not claim to know everything about feminism. I will use sources from the internet as well as books to support my argument. First, we must define Feminism. There are many different types of feminism. For example: Antiporn feminism, Cultural Feminism, Hip Hop feminism, Lesbian Feminism, Queer feminism, and Radical feminism. The feminism it seems you disagree with is the one that is prevalent in the Pink Hat movement. But my stance will be from the Antiporn and Cultural Feminist movements. These movements advocate the reality: Women are more nurturing, cooperative, and communicative. Instead of measuring themselves against men, women should make their own activities more visible and valued. Want to do away with the dehumanization of women in pornography You say that feminism has "gone too far," but before we can continue, give me more to chew on.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/feminism/29/
  • score

    BM25 score: 27.36

    feminism: 27.36

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 11.93 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 2.02)

    sourceText: 1.99 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.12)
• PRO

  Feminism is the ACT of Advocating (though perhaps...

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  Feminism.

  Feminism Has NO gender. I am a Man And I am A Feminist. Feminism by definition stands up for all my perspectives, ambitions, desires and behaviours. Feminism is the ACT of Advocating (though perhaps passively in some circumstances) against Woman Abuse, and EVERYTHING which leads to women being slandered - Including False propaganda of Feminism by SLuts who enable womanizers and glorify perverts such as homosexuality. { It is not an act of feminism to defend a slut who enabled an adulterous man. That WOULD be counter productive. } I am Pro Feminism, that is why I accepted this debate. And Feminism has no gender, Nor Negative attributes.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism./1/
  • score

    BM25 score: 27.26

    feminism: 27.26

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 11.83 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 2.00)

    sourceText: 1.99 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.13)
• PRO

  If Con cannot, then this debate must concede that...

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  Feminism

  Con stated that that the Merriam-Webster dictionary is unreliable because it is biased. Con's reasoning for this was that the dictionary was made in "liberal" Massachusetts. Con has provided no evidence to support that it is made in Massachusetts, or how the location of the dictionary company proves that it is unreliable. Until Con proves this connection, my definition of Feminism still stands. Yet I will make it even more difficult for Con. Here are many more authoritative definitions of Feminism: Oxford Dictionary - "The advocacy of women's rights on the ground of equality of the sexes" [3] Cambridge Dictionary - "The belief that women should be allowed the same rights, power, and opportunities as men" [4] Macmillan Dictionary - "The belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men" [5] Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - "The belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men" [6] Collins English Dictionary - "A doctrine or movement that advocates equal rights for women" [7] Dictionary.com - "The doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men" [8] For Con to prove that the definition of Feminism is not about equality, Con must prove that each and every one of the dictionaries above is an unreliable source. If Con cannot, then this debate must concede that Feminism is about equality between men and women by definition. I suggest an alternative viewpoint: A) Feminism is about the equality between men and women, as defined in all the sources above. B) Anyone seeking to gain more than equality is not practicing Feminism (as per the definition) C) There are people who falsely use the Feminism banner to attempt to gain more than equality D) Those who falsely use the Feminism banner should be condemned E) True Feminism (gender equality) is an ideal and should be supported As I mentioned in Round 2, I support equality between men and women. Therefore, I am for Feminism. Con has stated that Con is an "equalist" and is "for the rights of men AND women". Therefore, like me, Con is for Feminism as defined in the dictionaries. 3. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com... 4. http://dictionary.cambridge.org... 5. http://www.macmillandictionary.com... 6. http://www.ldoceonline.com... 7. http://www.collinsdictionary.com... 8. http://www.dictionary.com...

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism/21/
  • score

    BM25 score: 26.89

    feminism: 26.89

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 11.45 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.94)

    sourceText: 2.00 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.14)
• PRO

  without giving any evidence to back the claim that words...

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  Feminism

  Con has argued dictionaries do not authoritatively define words, but has given no proof of this. Con's presented only one argument in this entire debate "Since 'masculinism' is male supremacy, then feminism is female supremacy." without giving any evidence to back the claim that words with similar roots cannot have different meanings. Furthermore, Con didn't provide any source of definition for Masculinism, so Con's argument is not sound. --- I have offered six authoritative sources stating that Feminism is the movement for equality between men and women. I am for equality between men and women. I am for Feminism. According to Con, Con is an "equalist" and is "for the rights of men AND women". Therefore, Con is also for Feminism. The statement of debate is "Feminism". I have proven I am Pro. I have proven Con is not Con.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism/21/
  • score

    BM25 score: 26.59

    feminism: 26.59

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 11.15 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.89)

    sourceText: 2.00 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.14)
• PRO

  Feminism is definitely something that there needs to be...

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  Feminism

  Feminism is definitely something that there needs to be more of in the world. Feminists just want to have equal rights, not overpower men. People who say they are feminists but say women are better than men are not feminists. I believe that it is because of these people that so many people do not like feminism. Feminism is about equality, nothing else.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism/12/
  • score

    BM25 score: 26.28

    feminism: 26.28

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 10.84 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.84)

    sourceText: 2.00 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.14)
• PRO

  You claim that feminism encourages false rape accusations...

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  Feminism

  You claim that feminism encourages false rape accusations and stereotyping men as bad. Um... No, that's not what feminism is at all. Feminism is the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men[1]". Now, you admit that this is something you are for, so I guess you have problems with how feminists go about this? Really, I think your entire argument stems from a complete misunderstanding of the movement. So, what is feminism? This is a difficult question because, much like religion, feminism is different for each feminist. The mission statement of the movement is equal rights between the sexes, which you agree is good. By this definition, you are a feminist. If you could indicate how you aren't a feminist, that'd be appreciated. Maybe you disagree that there is a systematic discrimination against women, the patriarchy. Is there a patriarchy? Well, as it commonly seems to be the case, I must define "the patriarchy". Basically, it means a system where men are valued over women[2]. This can be shown in the wage gap[3], rape culture[4] (though men can be victims of rape, rape culture usually targets women), and gender roles[5]. Rebuttals: What you are saying here is very dangerous. Stating that feminism promotes false rape accusations is an example of rape culture. 60% of victims report abuse, and 97% of abusers will not see jail[6]. Only 1.5-8% of rape reports are fake[7], so Puh-LEASE do not try and say that considerable amount of rape reports are fake and that we should cast doubt on those few that come forward. If we are going of the definition of feminism I stated earlier, then feminists aren't trying to put men as stereotypically bad. We are trying to make men and women equal. If you think that trying to remove the bias towards men is trying to say they are bad, then I am going to have to ask you go to timeout because that idea is downright childish. In the end there you say something about "calling the police about something ridiculous is obscure". I think you mean absurd, but if you didn't then I'm not sure what that would mean. If it is obscure, then false rape accusations don't happen often and thus shouldn't be a problem. If you meant absurd, then I would agree that false rape accusations are deplorable, but again I would say that "false rape reports" is not a tenant of feminism nor is it a likely to occur.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism/5/
  • score

    BM25 score: 25.96

    feminism: 25.96

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 10.56 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.79)

    sourceText: 1.96 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.10)
• PRO

  Many women are against feminism because they like the...

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  Feminism

  Many women are against feminism because they like the traditional roles of women, like cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids. Feminism is not about demolishing that idea, it is about opening up new opportunities for women, and men.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism/12/
  • score

    BM25 score: 25.88

    feminism: 25.88

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 10.44 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.77)

    sourceText: 2.00 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.14)
• PRO

  I accept this debate and will be presenting my case for...

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  Feminism

  I accept this debate and will be presenting my case for why Feminism is necessary in modern society. I would ask my opponent to clarify if they mean American society, or somewhere else. and to clearly show to me what they believe feminism to be. good luck

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism/14/
  • score

    BM25 score: 25.80

    feminism: 25.80

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 10.44 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.77)

    sourceText: 1.93 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.06)
• PRO

  There were no parameters set for this debate in terms of...

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  Feminism

  As per the rules of the debate as set by my opponent, this will be my final argument. Since my opponent has failed to formulate a response, I see little need to elaborate much on my previous post. I will merely offer a brief summary of my arguments and this debate as a whole. My opponent claims that feminism is an incorrect argument. While I don't consider feminism an argument, I accepted the debate under these terms so I will argue as such. My opponent has offered nothing but an unsupported opinion regarding what he believes is feminism; a term of which he seems to lack a full understanding. There were no parameters set for this debate in terms of a place in which we were arguing, yet my opponent seems to have focused his argument purely on feminism in the United States. In fact, he basically concedes the debate by stating "in 1st world countries such as the USA, there should be no such thing as a feminist. The same can not be said for 3rd world countries, where women rights have not been established and women often have to be near a man to go anywhere in the city." Had we focused this debate on USA or first world countries alone, that statement would not be considered a concession, but the fact that we did not specify those terms shows that my opponent agrees that feminism is at least necessary in some places. Now let's ignore the fact that Con conceded the debate already and pretend we were just addressing first world countries. Con offers no sources to show that equality now fully exists, nor does he provide and decent explanation as to why feminism should disappear once success has been found. The fact of the matter is, inequality between the sexes still exists, as I showed in my previous round, and even once equality is reached here, feminism will still be important to help maintain that equality and to help spread the ideology throughout the countries where help is needed. Finally, if my arguments and sources are not enough to convince the reader, the fact that Con has only provided one poorly written paragraph backed by no sources, merely opinions, followed by a forfeited round, should be enough to win me this debate. I would like to thank the readers for taking the time to read this debate.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/Feminism/3/
  • score

    BM25 score: 25.71

    feminism: 25.71

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 10.29 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.74)

    sourceText: 1.98 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.12)
• PRO

  But since I was confused, I am taking back the first...

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  feminism

  Yes certainly. But friend, simply giving your opinion on a topic isn't how you start or maintain a debate. You have to make a claim (or take a stance) on the issue and then give evidence and examples to back up that claim. In my last post, I was just explaining two types of feminism and their views. But since I was confused, I am taking back the first stance I made and am taking the side of Radical feminism (the movement that does these things you mentioned such as "main spreading" and "hepeating"). Radical feminism is a movement whose main focus and objective is to challenge oppressive systems within society. This is incredibly important, as this revolutionary idea is what the United States government is based upon. We may have a system of checks and balances in government, but having one in society (such as this sect of Feminism) in order to keep certain people groups from having too much power is equally important, even if it may be annoying at times.

  • https://www.debate.org/debates/feminism/29/
  • score

    BM25 score: 25.71

    feminism: 25.71

    conclusion: 13.44 (boost 1.50, idf 5.97, tfNorm 1.50)

    premises: 10.28 (idf 5.90, tfNorm 1.74)

    sourceText: 1.99 (boost 0.20, idf 4.68, tfNorm 2.12)