Hello all, man here! am i welcome to talk and learn a bit about stuff ?

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Ive done a little browsing in the feminism section and i admit its intriguing, please forgive my ignorance as i dont know alot about this all.

I just want to start by saying i was raised to respect everyone and i truly do, my view on equality is simply if some one, man or woman is good enough to do the specific job they aspire for then they have every right to get said job/goal, again if this is slight ignorance forgive me, i post this topic because i would like to learn and be less ignorant, love me some knowledge.. :)

So i suppose my question is broad and depends on the individual person's view, but what is the over reaching/ultimate goal of feminism ? or what does it mean to you personally ? and please, dont think im trolling or anything i genuinely want to learn a thing or two, thanks :)

millicent, from the ‘girls’ in his office, I imagine.

MillicentF Various discussions friends have, as well as random forums and such, I dont really agree with what the friends say, they actually come across as women haters in my opinion, but being an introvert makes it hard to find different friends

@thebewilderness 'Men do this so often both in person and on the interwebs that it has a name. JAQing off. (Just Asking Questions)' I'd never heard this delightful acronym so your post has both amused and enlightened.

@Alexkate2468 and this is exactly - EXACTLY - the reason I've said what I said. It's because whenever men come in to "find out" about feminism they divide women. Women end up divided - and those most hurt are usually the women more conditioned/socialised to be accepting of men and their needs.

Seen it all before.

Please don't judge women who don't want to share feminism with men as "mean". That's the attitude of men. Free yourself and realise the empowerment of and right to hear only female voices sometimes.

millicent, from the ‘girls’ in his office, I imagine.

It better not be you again

Wow so many of these responses are just needlessly nasty and unpleasant.

Corbynscomrade - just proved Jean's point there, I believe.

CorbynsComrade others

I admit i didnt expect some of the responses when i meant no harm and honest interest, while lurking and reading old topics/comments i can understand the attitudes a little and its ok, im semi-thick skinned and people have given me information to look up on to which i thank them

Gonna put my neck on a line and rescue the poor fella. He was only asking for advice. I think it's lovely he wants to learn a bit more about women. Maybe all men should be that open minded. I wouldn't jump down anyone's throat man or woman who merely asked me for my opinion or thoughts on an issue. I'm all for feminism and equal rights ladies as I'm sure we all are...but abusing the poor fella when he was actually nice with his post is a bit meany weeny me thinks ... just my two penneth

Its fair point, if most men troll the board and stuff youve every right to be wary of me being my first first as well, i figure if i join other discussion and what not maybe itll be a little ok eventually lol :p

Plus, not that you have any reason to believe me, but i dont use twitter, wouldnt know how to use it at this moment lol.

@MissReginaPhilange we don't owe him anything. Why do you "defend" him. Isn't the clue in the title of the site?

MissReginaPhilange thanks, i like to keep an open mind to things and learn, i see numerous trans topics and i have mixed opinions on that subject myself, like i say, a few posts here and there on other posts and eventually maybe itll be ok.

Men like you also come here to get their narcissistic feed because women are such reliable providers. As you can clearly see by this thread that is all about you and all you have to do is say the same thing over and over to get and hold all these women's time and attention.

abusing the poor fella

Are you serious?

Not defending in fairness. Just saying I think he's gone about this in a clumsy way likely unintentionally as let's face it no offence its generally what blokes do. Dont think he meant any harm. I'm willing to give anyone help and advice when asked whether man or woman. Not saying you who are offended are wrong to be off. Just offering up my thoughts. I will go and dig my own hole now....Maybe I'm just a little soft like that. Just like to help wherever I can

It is disheartening how easily men divide women on the matter of serving men.

Didn't actually mean abusing....just giving him grief. That was taken quite literal I guess. Am I honestly the only one here who is happy to just dole out thoughts and advice to anyone That asks?

thebewilderness sure i see that. i know i have repeated myself and again now, i really didnt intend to cause any offence to anyone by saying it over and over, in my own head i kinda wanted to like re assure you all im not trying to troll

I'm all for feminism and equal rights ladies as I'm sure we all are...but abusing the poor fella when he was actually nice with his post is a bit meany weeny me thinks ... just my two penneth

And catcalls are totes a compliment ladiees.

Serving men? I don't serve anyone man or woman. I am though always willing to listen and help and advise people whenever asked regardless of age gender or anything inbetween. If you met my partner you would get a belly laugh if you asked if I served him anything

Wow aggressive much. Catcalls are awful and I'm certainly not from Essex

To be very clear, this poster has not been abused. If you think that the way he has been responded to is abusive then I am very surprised. He has been mildly admonished and not entertained in his request.

Honestly thought this was a place where people could come and ask advice unjudged .... regardless of gender. I understand that people are passionate on the topic and fair play I would never disagree with anyone's thoughts or opinions I take them on board and see what I can learn from them. I agree men can be horrid pigs but that's not all men however women can be equally as awful. To me if anyone wants to better themselves or educate themselves and I can help along the way im always happy to oblige.