Do you guys feel the text is problematic?

modern_rabbit · 2014-05-19T14:05:24+00:00

'problematic'

Eww. I know it's just a word but the Tumblrinas have ruined that one for me.

potplanty · 2014-05-19T13:51:39+00:00

In a way yes, but in another way, no. In the most radical of religions (Islam for example) women are seen as nothing more than objects and the teaching of them is almost a sin to the extremists. So the women being educated is definitely of more value in fighting them than men learning (especially seeing how men will usually already be educated).

Just my two cents. Feel free to voice your opinions as I'd like to see how others feel (but please don't be a dick about it).

Nomenimion · 2014-05-19T13:42:16+00:00

Feminists are, in effect, religious extremists. Their views are just as irrational, anyhow.

DavidByron2 · 2014-05-19T14:40:52+00:00

Then why are women always the majority of those propping up these religions? Even in countries where women are more educated than men are?

It's bullish victimry, coupled with co-option of the legitimate grievances of genuine victims of religion.

dontsuckbeawesome · 2014-05-19T15:02:14+00:00

Is this an intellectually valid movement here? I should think yes, and part of that involves not hiding behind words like "problematic" like so many Tumblr feminists. Explain why you think this is "problematic".

AlexandWolfe · 2014-05-19T15:28:20+00:00

I would agree. And it's true, in places like the middle east, Africa, and rural parts of Asia, there's a lot of rampant extremism, and having a well educated population (which includes women) crumbles extremism.

sunset261 · 2014-05-19T14:51:55+00:00

no. If we're talking about Boko Haram, they oppose western education for both genders. But in other cases, like the Taliban, they specifically try to keep women from education because they believe a woman's place is in the home.

questionnmark · 2014-05-19T13:46:37+00:00

It is far too simplistic. Education by itself is pretty meaningless to most people, but if you combine that education with the exploitation of fossil fuels then perhaps you are talking about changing a society. The religious extremists likely don't like the latter because it means changing the traditional roles of males/females within their society.

Black_caped_man · 2014-05-19T15:55:35+00:00

I wouldn't say problematic, but educated people are the biggest threat to pretty much any kind of extremism. This is of course based on that the education is free from political governing.

The more educated people are, the less they take any propaganda at face value, given that the propaganda is not part of the education. But then the education wouldn't be free from political control.

Fuzzpot · 2014-05-19T16:20:15+00:00

Not really. Educating women is the best dollar-for-dollar development strategy. More development, less superstition.

Title	Do you guys feel the text is problematic?
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Date	May 19, 2014 1:22 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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