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Who to vote for as a feminist

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WorkingBling · 20/01/2015 11:27

I am really struggling ahead of the elections. I have decided that commitment to feminist principals needs to be a strong part of my voting decision making process. But I honestly am not sure this helps.

Lib dems have terrible track record and while I like nick's wife, I can't vote for a party where there's only one woman I am impressed by.

Instinctively i am more of a labour supporter but with the exception of Harriet H I honestly feel underwhelmed by their female representation and view on women.

This leaves the conservatives. There are a number of woman in the party who impress me. But Dave doesn't strike me as a man who really believes in feminist principals.

Help please. All you lovely informed women must have some thoughts.

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PuffinsAreFictitious · 22/01/2015 23:16

If you're going to make a point, do get around to it. There's a dear.

BuffytheReasonableFeminist · 22/01/2015 23:16

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didyouwritethe · 22/01/2015 23:13

I always appreciate unbiased opinion, FloraFox.

30somethingm · 22/01/2015 23:13

Lib Dems and Greens want to legalise prostitution which in my view will lead to greater exploitation of women.

Tories have driven home cuts that have affected women the most.

PetulaGordino · 22/01/2015 23:12

Are you trying to say something?

didyouwritethe · 22/01/2015 23:10

"Didyouwritethe you are misunderstanding the difference between "empowerment" and "empowerfulising". Te former is very much supported in this section, which perhaps if you stay here longer you might discover" ????

FloraFox · 22/01/2015 23:09

puffins = thoughtful poster with a history of good points

didyiuwritethe = no evidence so far of thoughtfulness and no substantial contribution so far.

didyouwritethe · 22/01/2015 23:08

"this power that is so-say newly available to women, do men seek it?" ????

PetulaGordino · 22/01/2015 23:08

Wrong word - meant you were making assumptions, which you did

didyouwritethe · 22/01/2015 23:05

Presumptive???

PetulaGordino · 22/01/2015 23:03

Your post was rude and presumptive didyouwritethe. I gave you the benefit of the doubt - you clearly haven't been here long as if you had been you would have a better understanding of the diverse range of opinions and discussions that appear here

fayyive · 22/01/2015 23:02

Labour and Tories are 2 parties I really don't want to get in, and unfortunately they are the 2 most popular.

LibDems aren't as bad but they have lost so much popularity a vote on them would be wasted.

Green it is for me, especially as it looks like they may be starting to grow in popularity.

didyouwritethe · 22/01/2015 22:57

Yes, do try harder, Puffins. Practice makes perfect, and it's certainly a very worthwhile pursuit for a committed feminist.

PuffinsAreFictitious · 22/01/2015 22:48
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BuffytheReasonableFeminist · 22/01/2015 22:43

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PuffinsAreFictitious · 22/01/2015 22:42

Buffy, you're too reasonable, and I am far too crabby. Thanks for expanding and making much more sense than I Grin

BuffytheReasonableFeminist · 22/01/2015 22:39

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PuffinsAreFictitious · 22/01/2015 22:21

Sorry, didyou.... I wasn't 'scrabbling' for any word, thanks. The word I used was the word I meant, which Petula has defined for you. If you had spent enough time reading the FWR boards to "know" that women's empowerment wasn't approved of, you would have spent enough time on here to know that you're talking utter rubbish. You would also have known what I meant.

I can't quite match your patronising tone. I'll try harder next time.

VampyreQueen · 22/01/2015 21:41

I couldn't vote Tory, UKIP or BNP as they are far too Right wing (and the Tories have an awful habit of demonising/making life worse for the poorer sections of society)

I am disillusioned with The Lib Dems and Labour for a variety of reasons.

That leaves the Greens, really. (I do also really like Caroline Lucas, so that's a bonus.) I'm particularly interested in their views on a Citizens Wage (or equivalent) and their small - business - friendly approach.

I wasn't aware of their policy regarding prostitution. I have to admit, I'm very much on the fence about it. On the one hand, I feel the industry is dangerous, exploitative and not a Good Thing but then, if we decriminalise it, isn't that safer in some ways for the workers? Or am I being really naive?

*Wanders off to google the Nordic model

Mistlewoeandwhine · 22/01/2015 21:04

All Green converts here!

OmnipotentQueenOfTheUniverse · 22/01/2015 10:53

Ah OK

I suspect you are right.

FloraFox · 22/01/2015 10:51

For didyouwritethis

Who to vote for as a feminist
ifyourehoppyandyouknowit · 22/01/2015 10:26

I meant legalise it in the model of NZ etc, as discussed. I honestly do not believe that a single party will actually do anything to significantly alter the current system.

I'm more interested in their pledges around welfare, equal pay, relief of poverty, education and health.

OmnipotentQueenOfTheUniverse · 22/01/2015 10:23

ifyourehappy prostitution is legal in the UK already.

Further details on what is and isn't legal upthread.

PetulaGordino · 22/01/2015 10:17

Didyouwritethe you are misunderstanding the difference between "empowerment" and "empowerfulising". Te former is very much supported in this section, which perhaps if you stay here longer you might discover

the latter is used to describe those things that women are told are empowering but actually just serve to keep women in their place and/or mollify them temporarily

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