RE: Female Privilege and Sexism
"I firmly believe that men and women should have equal social, economic, and political rights"
Same! But I think you and I might have differing ideas about what constitutes 'equality'.
Regarding my opinion being heteronormative - you're right, I didn't address that aspect, because I didn't think it would add anything. While I am fine with homosexuality, let's not forget that 90%+ of interaction between people is heterosexual.
"Male privilege is asserting that sexism might exist for both sexes but maintaining that men’s problems are more pressing and immediate."
I think both have problems that are pressing. And there are VERY few people, besides MRAs, that say male issues are more pressing and immediate. On the other hand, it is now a common belief, not just in feminist circles but in wider society, that women's issues far outweigh men's issues.
"Male privilege is turning on the television to watch programs that are nearly always male-produced."
This is an artifact of history. Females have historically not been in as many leadership roles as men. This will correct itself over time - but I don't think gender quotas and affirmative action are the way to go. The pendulum has truly swung the other way here. If women don't want the stigma of being a diversity hire, they should support a meritocracy rather than gender quotas.
"Male privilege is believing you have a right to decide what a woman does with her body."
As a citizen, I can vote, which gives me a say in deciding what rights people have. Male legislators and politicians should not be banned from legislating on womens' issues. This would be an example of a lack of equal rights between the sexes.
"Male privilege is the ability to occupy any space and not be inundated with attempted flirting."
Attempted flirting is innocuous in the vast majority of cases, and is a direct byproduct of the fact that women have sexual privilege over men.
Don't waste your time with Vera
She literally believes sexism against men does not exist and racism agains whites does not exists.
And for her, proof is some quote from a famous feminist.
Don't waste your time arguing with donkey, it will only kick you
Why don't you make your own posts debunking my beliefs, then?
I'm sure there are a lot of people that agree with you. I'm just not one of them.
Just because it doesn't affect you, does not mean it does not exist. Your argument at this point is just "it is what it is," which doesn't hold up very well.
If men and women are equal, why does it matter to a viewer that a show be produced by someone of their own gender?
I'm confused about where I implied "it is what it is". Is it my opposition to gender quotas for women?
We live in a highly competitive, meritocratic society. Any firm that hired a less capable man over a woman, would die out because their competitors could hire superior talent. If women want more representation in the workplace, and in upper management, they should achieve it with talent and work, not pressure groups and legislation calling for gender quotas. Discrimination for women is discrimination against men.
It matters because of the desired gaze and audience. Many things portrayed in media are toxic in general.
This is what I've been saying the whole time!