What Happens to #MeToo When a Feminist Is the Accused?

Re:What Happens to #MeToo When a Feminist Is the Accused? by newswriter99 on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @03:28PM (#17761074)

I'm curious as to how often you go out of your way to criticize the lack of logical and open discussion in feminist circles.

I'm in the journalism industry, and have seen time and time again one-sided mob psychology suffocate anyone even considering to constructively criticize the movement.

If you can't admit just how extremist and tribal the current atmosphere is, I don't think you're going to be able to appreciate the perspective of the person you're replying to.

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Re:What Happens to #MeToo When a Feminist Is the Accused? by beat on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @05:02PM (#17761869)

As a journalist who presumably is covering feminism, are you familiar with the ongoing back-and-forth between second wave feminism, third wave feminism, and intersectional feminism? Do you know what a TERF is?

I see a lot of healthy debate and constructive criticism within feminism.

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Re:What Happens to #MeToo When a Feminist Is the Accused? by moate on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @04:44PM (#17761725)

Is "when I think they're wrong" often enough?

You're just restating my point back to me. Remember when I said this: "Hypocrites abound. In fact everyone holds some conflicting views/acts in ways that work against their self interest. It's human nature. But not everyone who you disagree with is a hypocrite. Hell,some of them aren't even objectively wrong! But if you only exist in an in-group vs. out-group mindset you're going to miss some great points."

That's the same thing as admitting that tribal behavior is a problem. My whole POINT is that the tribal behavior/generalized statements (like "all feminists") creates a breakdown in the discussion.

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