To find it odd that gransnet doesn't have a Feminism section?

You see if we had a feminist section we could talk about that Lois

If you agree with equality of the sexes then you are a feminist. In my book anyway.

Me too, NanKate. I've been insulted and sworn at and called a liar and a racist. I'm neither and don't want the hassle.

I agree with equality but I am not sure if that is the same as Feminism ??

I avoid contentious threads as I am usually shot down in flames. ??

Same here janeainsworth I expect many others do that.

Wonder how the male members posters on this site feel about it.

If people think that the feminist board would be everyone agreeing with each other then they have probably never been involved in a discussion on feminism

Definitely worth suggesting.

It's always dangerous to take things like that for granted, though. Apparently women's career prospects have been very badly affected by the lockdown, as they have, on the whole, lost their childcare, and are usually the ones doing the bulk of looking after children whilst also trying to educate them and work from home.

It's things like that which we need to keep vigilant about, or we (as a sex) can lose gains very quickly. And don't get me started about men self-defining as women!

Grandma70s

I take feminism for granted. My mother, born 1907, was quietly feminist. It’s in my blood.

Same here Grandma70 I was one in the 60's before it became fashionable, same for anti race, gender, age discrimination.

I take feminism for granted. My mother, born 1907, was quietly feminist. It’s in my blood.

I don’t think that because there isn’t a specific forum for feminist subjects, it actually stops people posting about feminism.

I never look at which forum a thread is in, except for the games which don’t interest me.

I just look at the thread title and open it if it sounds good.

Hahah Doodledog In my case, any attempts at knitting invariably end up as knots.

But why should it be swerved, if everyone s on it to just agree that’s why I think it’s more important to keep it general then you get agreers and disagreers if you just have one board for it everyone will just be in agreement and those that aren’t will swerve it like I do with the games etc

I also knit

I knot, and I've never been accused of being bland

I don’t think I’m bland Greeneyed girl. I don’t knit, make birthday cards or bake cakes. I’m interested in current affairs and politics.

However we all bring something to the table.

A separate thread means it would be easier to swerve. I avoid ‘gardening’ and ‘games’ for example. And ‘feminism’ when/if there is such a forum!
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I think it's often the opposite I think women often come to feminism later in life. I know I did.

A lot of us are as feisty as we ever were Greeneyedgirl! Have you had a look at the news and politics threads?

Do we lose our spirit as we age, and just settle down with our knitting?

I have been impressed by the kind caring, and supportive posts on here, but admit to being rather disappointed since joining GN.

I find much of it a bit bland, and would certainly welcome forums such as one on Feminism.

I don't understand how it can be "more relevant" brought into everyday conversation. Yes relevant and important and I'm sure that would still happen. It doesn't negate the benefits of designated Feminist board though

Why does it need to be separate isn’t it more powerful to bring it into everyday conversations and far more relevant

Urmstongran

At least if there’s a separate thread I can avoid it.
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Same here Urmostongran!

Great point merlotgran
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I agree that there should be a Feminism thread but can we also have News separated from Politics like it was when I first joined?

It's unfair to be accused of posting trivial stuff by the Gransnet politicos who think it should be in 'Chat.'

Not all news is about politics.

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