Tropico Gameresses, and other thoughts on sexism

[Morticcia]

Since the topic of femaleness has been popping up on the threads frequently, I thought I might pick peoples brains on the subject.

Don't be shy, this is an anthropological study on my part.  Also, please don't take this accusatorially.  HAVE FUN! - but not too much fun, now.  

If you are a male gamer (well, heck it would be sexist to leave out the female perspective now wouldn't, ok, come on board (no pun intended)) and think I, or any of the other female gamers, are feminists, I would like to know the exact reason(s) that frames your sentiments.

And as an aside, did you ever wonder why in the english lexicon there is a word for hating females, misogyny, for hating MAN, misanthropy, but NO word for hating men.

[Goddess_Of_Game]

I don't think I'm one per se, but I do feel like the female race has been given a boost every time I kick some cocky guy's butt in a video game!!!   But my question is, does liking something that is a stereotypical male thing, make women feminists?  

[Gigo]

Alright, what is all this biz about anyway?  I don't see you women as any sort of feminist nor do I dislike the fact that there is an increasing number of female gamers.  I actually happen to enjoy the knowledge of knowing that the computer game industry is becoming more and more unisexually.  So what is driving this discussion?

[Maus]

I think the questions, as worded, are ill-posed.  Given that feminism and chauvinism are a hodgepodge of political, social, and religous beliefs, it's kinda like asking "does playing Tropico make me a Republican?"  I think that an interest in strategy gaming, especially historical-based simulation, is a symptom of that terrible disease known as "having a brain and the will to use it".  There's a depressing shortage of this disease in both males and females, so it's always a delight to meet a fellow victim.  

However, there are dangerous side-effects when a woman embraces a stereotypical male activity.  The most common are: conversing in monosyllables, and a desire to torch the planet right down to the mantle.  The side effects when a man embraces a stereotypical female activity are: wearing of punitive shoes, and a desire to torch the planet right down to the mantle.  

[Morticcia]

LOL

you are taking this way too seriously.  don't think politics think heart.

[Coffeebean]

Well I like the glowing smileys going across your original post Morticcia

[size=0]Misandry - hatred of men (mr coffeebean told me) [/size]

[robbo]

well i'll just put my little thought here

my ex gf/gf/best friend is a gamer, not a serious, serious one, but still a gamer, and its one of the best things you can have

[Goddess_Of_Game]

Yeah, that's what my bf says. I would be miserable if I dated a guy who didn't like playing video games.  I think it's a great way to spend time together, it creates conversation, and if can become a great new way to play Strip Poker.  

"I killed you 6 times in Perfect Dark, I think that means you owe me your pants." Mwa-ha-ha!    

[Gigo]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.... feminism and free love!~~~

[Morticcia]

Thank you coffeebean.

[DonaMaria]

Yeah, that's what my bf says. I would be miserable if I dated a guy who didn't like playing video games.  I think it's a great way to spend time together, it creates conversation, and if can become a great new way to play Strip Poker.  

"I killed you 6 times in Perfect Dark, I think that means you owe me your pants." Mwa-ha-ha!    

Is he like Eddy at all? Meaning...will he take your dress if you lose?  

[Gigo]

I'll have to try this strip perfect dark game with a girl sometime... but useing our school uniforms!!!!    

[Bulletsponge]

how did this topic turn into strip video games?? and i dont understand, to play strip games, u have to be clothed first, i thought everyone sits around on their computer naked? or am i the only one?

[Dravin]

fem·i·nism (fm-nzm)
n.
Belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.
The movement organized around this belief.

Considering the above definition of feminism one wouldn't be all that surprised if you are feminist. Or do you mean feminist in the ‘Femnazi’ meaning? If so I must say I do not know those involved well enough to make such a judgment. Though might help if we had your definition of Feminist as it applies to this thread.

[Revolucionario]

Sometimes Sponge I'm in the buff when I game.  Just sometimes.

Morticcia,
I don't think your a die hard feminist but I also know your a person who won't be pushed around because of your sex.

[Eddy]

I always wear something spandex, usualy a minidress when I game, although the idea of strip gaming appeals to me.

[Coffeebean]

Eddy, is Bertha a gamer?

[Eddy]

Bertha is a goal for us all!  

[Professor Pioneer]

Eddie - just remember - spandex is a privilege, not a right.  We saw some Berthas while on vacation who should have all privileges taken away.

[Revolucionario]

Well Eddy I guess u need to get cracking or a better get stripping!LOL!

[robbo]

strip poker with gaming.......now there's an idea

and in my school uniform.....interesting.......

[Morticcia]

I guess I was thinking in a pseudo feminazi way (although, I quess really don't know the specifics of what makes a feminazi).  In keeping the question light, I didn't think to be specific.  

Furthermore, the word feminist is rarely used in a neutral way, i.e. the dictionary definition provided, so in my mind I equated feminism with feminazism.

Point: I just didn't think it through.   Sorry.

[Bulletsponge]

most people in the US are feminist, by the dictionary terms.
Most people who actually call themselves feminist are actually feminazis by Rushes tems.

Vote for Rebecca Wade in the Tropico Pagent. I think you would all read her bio and agree she is a feminist. Shes one of those "dont call me a chick" chicks

[El_Subcomandante]

I was thinking of going back for my degree in Women's Studies.

[Morticcia]

Gee, I didn't know the Tropican university was offering women studies.  Better go check that out, cuz it's obvious I still have a loooot to learn.