My thoughts on Muslim men and Feminism

[icehorse]

Not for you, they aren't. But you seem to be weighing the argument on whether or not you "like" it.

"liking it" is just a turn of phrase. More precisely I would say, I don't find those arguments to be logically sound.

 

[icehorse]

So, your link references a Rueters poll which offers the following ordered list of ...

The world's most dangerous countries for women

1. Afghanistan ...
2. Congo ...
3. Pakistan ...
4. India ...
5. Somalia ...

Note that the predominantly Christian Congo precedes Pakistan on the list while Pakistan's predominantly Hindu neighbor, India, directly follows Pakistan on the list, and note further that Indonesia and Turkey are not listed.

Do you see any reason to think that Islam is not the predicate for global misogyny? Or is bigotry and white man's burden condescension too strong a lens?

Are you doubting that the ideology is misogynistic? Or perhaps you're doubting that Muslims believe in the ideology? Because very large, world-wide polls indicate that at least half the world's Muslims want Sharia. And this is true of Muslims living in Europe as well.

 

[icehorse]

I highly doubt most people with the OP history of argument want Islamic reform. Rather, they want the elimination of Islam. No amount of 'reform' would be satisfactory, because the view holds that Islam CAN'T be liberal or it isn't 'real Islam.' They are only an ally to 'their sisters' so long as they 'switch sides.'

What does "OP history of argument" mean? It strikes me that we need to evaluate each OP on its own merits, correct?

 

[lewisnotmiller]

I strongly advise against criticizing moderation.
This risks getting rapped knuckles, poofed posts, & locked threads.

Not to mention wedgies in the locker-room when all you want to do is go home for the night after a hard day's posting.
Err...or perhaps that was only me.

 

[Revoltingest]

Not to mention wedgies in the locker-room when all you want to do is go home for the night after a hard day's posting.
Err...or perhaps that was only me.

That was part of your initiation process.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

That was part of your initiation process.

Really? I thought the brown paper bag full of unmarked bills I had to give @4consideration was my initiation?

 

[Revoltingest]

Really? I thought the brown paper bag full of unmarked bills I had to give @4consideration was my initiation?

That was protection money.