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Feminism is still a force for good in western civilization
I am very enthusiastic to debate this topic, and I hope for a good discussion. :)
Feminism is still a force for good in western civilization
I am very enthusiastic to debate this topic, and I hope for a good discussion. :)
Feminism is for equal rights for all genders not just women.
I have to admit my arguments are not as well worded as yours. You stated: "My opponent provides no sustained reasoning as to why you should believe these claims. Thus, they are bare assertions" So i am going to give some evidence: "A: The old definition was "The carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will." Many agencies interpreted this definition as excluding a long list of sex offenses that are criminal in most jurisdictions, such as offenses involving oral or anal penetration, penetration with objects, and rapes of males. The new Summary definition of Rape is: "Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim." " - taken from http://www.fbi.gov... which backs my point that FBI changed their definition of rape to include men. "Employed new fathers in the UK are now entitled to at least two weeks' paternity leave on the birth of their child." - See more at: http://www.dad.info... The reason we had these things take place is because people spoke up and wanted these things. These people wanted equal rights to others (wanting time of to look after their child just like women get). You have stated numerous times that women do things to become more attractive to men but this is exactly what we are trying to stop: women being told they have to wear makeup to impress men. This doesn't mean women can't wear makeup to impress men if they want but it also means if a women wants to wear makeup they can do so without people assuming they are trying to impress a man it also means women don't have to wear makeup either. Why does everything need to be for men? Society is changing. You also reference many surveys. Despite surveys giving a rough estimate of views and opinions of society it also isn't 100% accurate. It's like surveying 5 people in a class of 50 and stating it is was most people think. Evidence for stereotypes: http://www.algbtical.org... http://www.huffingtonpost.com...
Feminism is no longer beneficial to our modern society
Pro states: "This round is for acceptance." But do they have any evidence to back this up? Vote Neg.
Feminism is no longer beneficial to our modern society
Pro has forfeited the 2nd round.
The feminism movement should not be impeded by Bronze Age texts
I accept this debate.
Is Radical Feminism Hurting More than Helping
My points still stand.
Is Radical Feminism Hurting More than Helping
Dissapointing. My points still stand.
Feminism is irrelevant, unjust and flawed. It should be stopped.
Many of the social standards for males and females are created by society... Not just men. Women are equally to blame for creating their social norms as men are, and vice-versa. Also, the whole kid on the soccer team picking the girl last has little to do with social norms. For starters, most children like to associate with their own gender because children are shy, undeveloped, and unable to express feelings. This means that they are most likely going to associate with people who are most similar to them. Had a girl been picking the teams, I doubt the girl children would have been picked last at recess. In the media, men are equally portrayed as evil sex-craving addicts who objectify and sexualize women etc. Its really no different. Equality doesn't necessarily mean everyone has to be treated the same, it just means everyone needs to be treated fairly. Would you like women to be portrayed in the media as oppressive sex fiends? No you would not. The bottom line is women are already equal. Women and men are equal. Equal, but different.
Feminism is irrelevant, unjust and flawed. It should be stopped.
No were not going to use the dictionary definition because modern day feminists don't actually adhere to the dictionary definition. Instead they try to refute that men are the sole cause of all women suffering and oppression and that men have diabolically placed themselves at the top of society in order to use women for their own personal needs.
Feminism is irrelevant, unjust and flawed. It should be stopped.
I accept the challenge. I assume we're using dictionary definitions for this?