A majority of what you said is true and needs to be openly discussed with the long term goal of equal and abundant opportunity for all. I caution the definitio

A majority of what you said is true and needs to be openly discussed with the long term goal of equal and abundant opportunity for all. I caution the definition of feminism is "to become superior to everyone else" as it is just plain untrue. A feminist advocates or supports the rights and equality of women.[1] It's not about superiority, simply equality. I, as a male, have yet to read a piece of scholarly feminist literature that was based purely on misandry. In fact almost all of the literature I've read argues against the conditions and cultural values that both men and women are exposed to that allow them to identify and carry out sexist behavior in a justified manner rather than simply blaming the individuals. Instead most asks that we all think critically of our own responsibility to others, what we value culturally and why we value it. The "rope ladder" example you mention can be related to a "BARGAINING WITH PATRIARCHY"[2] where women who are invested in a patriarchal system and receive some benefits are less likely to give up those benefits even if it improves their own situation in the long term. [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism [2]: http://www.smi.uib.no/seminars/Pensum/kandiyoti,%20Deniz.pdf http://www.smi.uib.no/seminars/Pensum/kandiyoti,%20Deniz.pdf