The fundamental nature of Sexism in Society

Where does it come from?Why is it purported today?How does it shape society?

Sexism.

The fundamental belief that Man is superior to woman. Male is greater than female. The dudes get to shoot guns and drive cars, while *****es must clean the dishes and maintain the household.

CONVERSELY

The core assumption that woman is more intelligent than man, that girls are cleaner and more civil than their boy counterparts. The feminine instict is simply better than the masculine.

We've heard it all before.

But is there any truth to it all? Are there actually distinct differences between male and female, and is one inherently more capable than the other? Certainly. It's why the men fight wars... we're stronger. Its also why women usually take on the mother role in parenthood... they have boobs. So, it doesn't take a big jump in logic to assume that's the way it's just supposed to be.

Feminism is arguably a radical departure from our physiological hardwiring. It may represent the mental ability to overcome limiting positions in social interaction. It may also be a psychological condition where testosterone levels are out of sync, manifesting itself as masculine behaviors and dispositions. But it certainly doesn't help in any logical analysis of sexism.

Who knows?

So what do you think? How does society purport sexist ideals, and is it acceptable under any circumstances?

In a hunter-gatherer society, I think the differences in our biology make sense for women to be domestic, and for men to be "warriors", if you will.

That's not how we live, though, and people should choose how they want to live. If I want to be a stay-at-home mom, that's my own choice. If I want to run a corporation, there's nothing in my biology that says I can't.

men shoot guns becuase their instincts are teritorial/authority. women are similarly programmed with maternal instincts etc. Its nothing to do with sexism,young boys don't play with dolls, not becuase they aren't allowed, but rather becuese that is not what they are designed to do.

Did you use the "b" word in your opening post...about sexism? I can't even read beyond that sentence until I know for sure.clayron

There are some sexist stereotypes that are actually accurate. It's not sexist to say something that is generally true.

"it's why men fight wars...we're stronger" Right, so what of weak men? I've certainly seen buff women at the gym.chrisrooR

Well, since mankind has proven, over and over again, that he doesn't give a **** about what nature intended for her, why would this be any different? I'm all for equal rights, as long as they make sense.

For example, when it comes to jobs, of course a man is better suited as a firefighter or a soldier than a woman, because of the fact that us men have a higher percentage of muscle mass. Therefore, I see no need to use quota system for jobs requiring strength and endurance.

As for feminists, well, I dislike them, not because they fight for equal rights, because that when I hear the word feminist, I think of a middle-aged lesbian wanting to have all of the benefits of being a man, but still keep all of the benefits of being a woman. I'm well aware that these nightmarish creatures are a puny minority, but well, that's what comes to mind. However, I'm still for equal rights. Just not feminists... I'm weird.

There are some sexist stereotypes that are actually accurate. It's not sexist to say something that is generally true.

NColdhardt

i blame the liberal media.

Boys "have to" ask girls out and not vice versa Harkat95

I can't speak for the entire population, but I was not raised to think that way, and none of my friends were either.

[QUOTE="Harkat95"]Boys "have to" ask girls out and not vice versa Enid_Green

I can't speak for the entire population, but I was not raised to think that way, and none of my friends were either.

To the "anything you can do, I can do better" crowd: there's a reason only men are wanted for Selected Service. There are some biological truths that feminism can't escape.

I believe there are roles that men are generally better at, and there are roles that women are generally better at, and there are roles that neither sex is generally better at.

It is just human nature... Pre-History times, women bore children... Men supported the women and "their" (as in the man's) offspring the women bore.

Psychologically humans think that way... Women are psychologically attracted to older and more fit to support them men... Men are psychologically attracted to younger women capable of bearing children...

This evolved farther with religion where it deemed the responsibility of good followers of that particular religion to follow their gender role, women were expected to reside at home and tend to children, men were expected to go out and support the family...

It just evolved that way to where it these things became social norms and only just recently have these norms been challenged...

[QUOTE="NColdhardt"]

There are some sexist stereotypes that are actually accurate. It's not sexist to say something that is generally true.

spazzx625

Where does it come from?Why is it purported today?How does it shape society?

Sexism.

The fundamental belief that Man is superior to woman. Male is greater than female. The dudes get to shoot guns and drive cars, while *****es must clean the dishes and maintain the household.

Uncle_Uzi

What the hell? That's not what sexism is.

My opinion of women in general doesn't matter to women but women are sending huge ripples through society and I think finally society is looking for who is throwing rocks into the pond. If women like bad boys then guess what is going to happen?

I wonder if women liked men in purple tights would men wear purple tights?

My opinion of women in general doesn't matter to women but women are sending huge ripples through society and I think finally society is looking for who is throwing rocks into the pond. If women like bad boys then guess what is going to happen?

I wonder if women liked men in purple tights would men wear purple tights?

ehhwhatever

At first I thought the post said nipples .... but then I read it again and realized the word was ripples. LOL! Kinda made more sense the first way. :oops: