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I'm arguing that the definition of "gender equality" you are advocating for is definitely a western one. You can't argue your definition of equality while tryin
by Endama 8y ago
I'm arguing that the definition of "gender equality" you are advocating for is definitely a western one. You can't argue your definition of equality while trying to feign anti-colonialist attitudes, that's a disingenuous position. I personally don't take issue with you (or anyone for that matter) arguing for their own cultural values over another (at least then we are having an honest discussion). I can't tolerate a position that tries to feign an obviously western-centric position while virtue-signaling as culturally indifferent.
- ahelwer 8y agoAnti-colonialism doesn't require moral relativism. It's as simple as that. If you want a concrete example of how signal-boosting differs from simple pushing of Western feminist opinions, the hijab debate is worth looking into. Some feminists in the hijab-wearing regions of the world see it as a tool of oppression, others not. That's a debate for them, and not for westerners to decide. If there's a vocal contingent of Chinese women pushing for the above-mentioned patriarchal Confucian values, well... I haven't yet seen it. All the Chinese women I've yet met (and had the opportunity to speak with on the subject) view sexism as a real problem, although granted I've only ever met Chinese women who came to America so selection bias is at play.