How should I voice my opinions on feminism around friends?

Archwinger · 2015-09-09T15:36:52+00:00

Keep your damn mouth shut.

What do you think about feminism?

"It's okay."

"I dunno, why?"

"I'm not really into politics and activism. You are?"

"I've never really looked into it."

justbrowsingkthanks · 2015-09-09T12:40:27+00:00

with quizzical scorn and aloof determinism. as in "why would any woman want to have all the burdens of manhood in the first place? and why do they call it feminism if all they mean is equality under the law? if thats the case im for equality and calling it masculinism."

Tom_The_Human · 2015-09-09T12:39:12+00:00

If a girl asked you what you thought about feminism, what would you say?

Depends on how well I knew her. If I didn't know her that well, and wanted to fuck her, I'd probably say something along the lines of "I think women can sleep around as much as they want", but if I knew her better I'd just say "it's cute."

tuxedoburrito · 2015-09-09T13:34:24+00:00

Follow the 48 laws of power.

In this case, mirror what the group thinks. Never let them know your true feelings. If they love feminism then you love feminism.

Never let them know what your true feelings are.

Now, if girl asks me about feminism then I'm going to tell her the truth. I will never fuck a feminist. That's my hard limit. So if she's a feminist I want her to know exactly how I feel. I won't alter or hide my frame on this issue.

I think a lot of women will change their views on feminism if they think those views are unpopular. Women get their status from others and this is why they always try to protect their reputation. But I won't lie to her and say I like feminism and I don't care what she looks like. If she's a feminist she's butt fucking ugly.

This may not be the TRP way, but it is my way.

[deleted] · 2015-09-09T16:07:05+00:00

Generally whenever a lass gets on her high horse about female mistreatment or girl power I just calmly say "I can see you feel strongly about that".

Often they will look at me like I need to say something else but in the end they know I really don't agree with what they are saying.

[deleted] · 2015-09-09T18:02:18+00:00

Calm, focused look: "Yeah I support women's rights..." Turn neutral look into super strict look and point your finger at her: "But in your case!...", followed by a delayed smirk.

Now you've made it all about her and have a situation that you two can play with for the rest of the night. And other girls may even want to join in.

Never show your true political colors unless it's with very good friends.

MeatCurtainRod · 2015-09-09T19:26:08+00:00

I've had numerous discussions about feminism. I've learned a few things:

1) women who are feminists do it because of a personal hurt. Because of this, you can't logically discuss feminism with them.

2) women who are modern feminists are ironically incredibly sexist, to the point where if a woman doesn't agree with their narrative of #killallmen, they are also labeled baby-killing-raping-evil-dictator-abusers as well.

3) women who don't identify as modern feminist but are coffee-shop feminists will never claim to support the bullshit that is going on, but will actually support it behind your back, knowing that modern feminists who #killallmen are benefiting them with the free handouts to begin with. Therefore all feminists are the same.

So long story short, no you should never discuss feminism to a feminist. Just brush it off and change the topic.

alreadyredschool · 2015-09-09T13:23:41+00:00

I don't care about politics, that's also what I would tell her. Honestly who ever talks about this stupid topics? Why not have fun instead or talk about anything that is actually important?

cageypenguin · 2015-09-09T15:28:22+00:00

Law 38

Think as you like but behave like others.

I don't voice my opinions on such things to people, especially women. If it comes up, I treat it like a shit test and deflect it somehow.

If it's really sticky, I will stand firm and say that I don't discuss gender politics in <insert set & setting here>.

[deleted] · 2015-09-09T16:30:46+00:00

I just let them speak and disregard anything they say. My opinion on it remains a mystery.

[deleted] · 2015-09-09T22:13:18+00:00

"There's a lot of injustice with the genders around the world, and in some developing parts of the world women have it hard -- so I can see why some people are passionate about it, but I personally don't believe it is my place to comment on the topic"

Ambiguous phrasing all the way that will be immediately interpreted as "omg he ~gets~ it", I promise.

favours_of_the_moon · 2015-09-09T23:17:16+00:00

Tell them you think all bitches should have to suck it.

yizolo · 2015-09-09T18:46:07+00:00

With women I am not interested in fucking I like to mess with them. I'm honest about the dichotomy of what men and women want in each other. It attacks their sense of being unique (one of the most fragile parts of a woman's phyche) and makes their hamsters go balistic.

What really gets them frustrated/aroused is when you are confident enough to stick to what you are saying despite a group of women telling you you're wrong. They're so used to guys backing down that they literally have no idea what to do. Last time I did this the queen bee said, "I understand why he thinks that, but what I don't get is how he can say it so confidently." It was hard not to laugh.

mustang_mike · 2015-09-09T20:00:11+00:00

If I was asked I'd tell her what I thought about it. If she doesn't like my views then she's free to try and change them or to fuck off.

Be who you want to be, don't change just for some pussy.

worriedaway · 2015-09-09T21:08:25+00:00

Dude, just don't.

HiAlert · 2015-09-09T22:34:23+00:00

Nobody with any social skills would ask someone what they "thought about feminism".

That's what a bored, immature person would say to stir the pot and bait an argument (usually to a person they already sense would disagree with them and for whom they have no respect). If you get this question, you're already done and ain't getting any. Move on quickly.

Besides, feminism is a big topic so what the heck are they really asking about? Whether you'd do the dishes in a relationship or whether you support radical anarcha-feminism and violent overthrow of the patriarchal society. If I cared to continue with the conversation (very unlikely), I would make the point that i have no idea what they are talking about. Anyone asking that question in that way is just trying to be provocative and make you feel uncomfortable, therefore my natural reaction would be to turn the tables and never fall into the trap of being quizzed like this.

imthemanyesiam · 2015-09-09T18:23:52+00:00

If someone asks im gonna say feminism is retarded. Im not gonna agree with it so someone will like me.

That being said i wont randomly bring it up

EsteraMC · 2015-09-10T04:47:48+00:00

By telling what you think. Alpha males tell what they think, they don't give a shit about being politically correct. Alpha males can be openly racist and shit, nobody can do anything, because they are too intimidating.

Title	How should I voice my opinions on feminism around friends?
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