Have you noticed how the word feminism now sparks more questions than simply “Do you believe in equal pay?” Why does a movement that most people say they support still feel so polarising and confusing? In this discussion, we’ll unpack why feminism today seems to defy a single definition, and why that matters, for better or for worse. A global survey found that about 32% of men believe feminism does more harm than good, while around one-fifth of women share that view.
Let's explore what feminism stands for, what it doesn’t, and the wide spectrum of its factions, from the inclusive to the toxic that claim the label.
And let's dig into the real consequences: Why do some men distrust feminism? Why do some women feel pressure to reject it? Is it such a black and white movement today as it was when they were simply fighting for voting and land rights? How do cultural, technological and economic factors play into this confusion? For instance, although 66% of women surveyed said feminism benefits both sexes, only about 50% of men agreed.
As we go, we'll look at different happenings linked to feminsim and we’ll ask “Is this feminism?” At each step: Is it about equality? About power? About resistance? About backlash? Let's have an inclusive, smart, and honest conversation about the place and purpose of feminism today, for everyone.
现在说起“feminism(女权主义)”,是不是感觉比“你支持同工同酬吗?”要多出一堆问号?为什么一个大多数人嘴上都说支持的运动,依然会让人觉得这么割裂、这么迷茫?这次讨论里,我们会一起拆解:为什么今天的女权已经很难用一句话解释清楚,以及这种模糊到底意味着什么——可能是好事,也可能不是。全球调查显示,大概32%的男性觉得女权弊大于利,甚至有约五分之一的女性也这么认为。
我们会聊聊女权到底在讲什么、不在讲什么,还有它内部各种流派,从包容的到有点毒的,都挂着同一个标签。
然后我们也会探讨几个现实影响:为什么有些男性会不信任女权?为什么有些女性反而觉得必须远离它?今天的女权运动是不是已经不是当年“争投票权、争土地权”的那种黑白分明的样子?文化、科技、经济因素又是怎么把这件事搅得更复杂的?比如说,有66%的女性认为女权对两性都有好处,但只有大约一半的男性同意。
我们会边走边看当下各种和女权相关的事件,然后问一句:“这算女权吗?”每一步都一起想想:这是关于平等?关于权力?关于反抗?还是反弹?希望我们能来一场包容、聪明、诚实的对话,聊聊女权在今天到底处在什么位置,对所有人意味着什么。