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A subreddit for discussion of Feminism on Reddit. How to best represent Feminism on Reddit. Discussion of various subreddits. Feminist resources & subreddits welcome.

Welcome to MetaFeminism, a place for metadiscussion of Feminism on Reddit. Subreddit Rules here.

Feminist subreddits:

/r/feminisms - Welcome to feminisms, the place for feminism-minded discussion, including its intersections. 13,465 subscribers

/r/FemmeThoughtsFeminism - Femme Thoughts Feminism is a space for feminist-oriented content. This is a Moderately Moderated Forum. 356 subscribers

/r/femmit - Welcome to Femmit, a community of people interested in content geared toward women's interests. This includes everything from LGBTQ content and news, to makeup, fashion, media, and more. 4,163 subscribers

/r/GodlessWomen - This community is for women who are atheists and skeptics. 4,487 subscribers

/r/GeekFeminists - We welcome articles, essays, and comics about genre fiction, fiction in general, and real-world scientific discoveries. Anything that has to do with feminism, women in media, women in science, etc. 298 subscribers

/r/SRSWomen - SRSWomen is a not-menz space to talk about women's issues. 1,871 subscribers + 20,000 /r/shitredditsays subscribers

/r/SRSFeminism - SRSFeminism is a place for feminists to talk about feminism and social issues. 942 subscribers + 20,000 /r/shitredditsays subscribers

For Feminist men:

/r/SRSMen - SRSMen is an inclusive, safer space where toxic masculinity is deconstructed and men's issues are discussed from a feminist perspective. People of all genders are welcome. 575 subscribers + 20,000 /r/shitredditsays subscribers

For Gender and Sexual Minorities:

/r/lgbt - This subreddit is by and for people who are Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM), including but by no means limited to LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people, and respect for our diversity and experiences is paramount. 51,637 subscribers

/r/ActualLesbians - A place for discussions for and by lesbians, bisexual girls, chicks who like chicks, bi-curious folks, dykes, butches, femmes, girls who kiss girls, birls, bois, and anyone else interested! 10,799 subscribers

/r/transgender - Transgender news, issues, and discussion. 6,777 subscribers

Subreddits for social justice, of which feminism is a subset:

/r/SRSDiscussion - SRSDiscussion is a modded progressive-oriented forum for discussing issues of social justice. Our goal is to foster a safe space for the perspectives of minorities and marginalized people. Comments which are discordant with the ethos of social progressivism will be removed, and users who post in bad faith will be banned. 5,254 subscribers + 20,000 /r/shitredditsays subscribers

/r/AtheismPlus - It's atheism, plus a whole lot more:

  • Atheism plus we care about social justice.
  • Atheism plus we support women’s rights.
  • Atheism plus we protest racism.
  • Atheism plus we fight homophobia and transphobia.
  • Atheism plus we use critical thinking and skepticism.

433 subscribers

Subreddits for Women, not necessarily feminism:

/r/Women - A safe, respectful space to discuss the lives and stories of women of all backgrounds, and the current events which affect us. 16,154 subscribers

/r/twoxchromosomes - TwoXChromosomes is for thoughtful content - serious or silly - related to gender, and intended for womens' perspectives. 102,418 subscribers (information about the subreddit here)

/r/GirlGamers - This is a forum for discussing women in geek culture and for women to relate experiences that occur as a result of their gender. 7,245 subscribers

/r/blackgirls - All genders and races are welcome here and encouraged to join in the discussion, but this community was developed to cater to the interests/support of all the black girls who are also Redditors. 1,237 subscribers

/r/asiantwoX - This means ANY kind of Asian! ;) South Asian, East Asian, Half-Asian, etc. 701 subscribers

Reproductive rights subreddits

/r/ProChoice - A sub-reddit for pro-choice redditors who care about preserving a woman's reproductive rights. 358 subscribers

/r/WarOnWomen - This subreddit is meant to be an aggregator for all news articles pertaining to the current war on women or the removal of reproductive rights. 431 subscribers

Feminist resources:

http://finallyfeminism101.wordpress.com/

http://www.derailingfordummies.com/

http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Geek_Feminism_Wiki

http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/

http://skepchick.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminist_theory - Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical or philosophical discourse. It aims to understand the nature of gender inequality.

http://atheismplus.com/ - Atheism+ is safe space for people to discuss... social issues like sexism, racism, GLBT issues, politics, poverty, and crime.

/r/MetaFeminism

353 Subscribers

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"Debunking the 'Created First = Superior' Myth: A Feminine Perspective on Creation, Compassion, and True Power"

If we, as a world, are currently operating under the mindset that man was created first by God and then woman as his companion, I have two points to make. For those who think men are superior because they were created first, and that women are merely receivers of their energy to create something better, I have this to say:

First, God created all other living beings—animals, birds, single-cell organisms—before creating man. They came before men. So, by that logic, does that make all those animals superior to humans? No, it does not. This proves my point that being created first does not imply superiority. You have simply brainwashed women into believing they are the weaker sex or naturally inferior to men because you benefit from that belief. So, your whole perspective is now crumbled—completely crumbled.

Second, whenever an artist creates something, they start with raw and imperfect pieces. Their final creation is often the most beautiful, refined, and perfect piece they’ve made. So, if God made woman last, that suggests that woman is His most evolved and beautiful creation. It means that women are naturally superior to men, but we don’t feel the need to assert that. God gave us love, empathy, and a great deal of compassion, and we don’t think that way because we operate in a very evolved manner. We are sophisticated and compassionate human beings, not raw or animalistic like men. Therefore, we don’t subscribe to the idea that women are superior to men, even if the logic suggests otherwise.

To add to this, many spiritual gurus and wise people state that women are receivers of energy, who transform that energy into something beautiful. This means we take in raw energy, raw emotions, and raw elements from men, and we create something beautiful out of them. This gives us the power to create, to transform. We are creators. And since God is also known as the ultimate creator for making the world, it means that we, too, embody that divine creative power. In essence, we are God.

And to add another perspective, since when did we start putting raw materials or those who provide them on a pedestal? It’s the person who takes those raw materials and creates something beautiful that earns respect and admiration. We are drawn to, and inspired by, those who turn raw elements into something meaningful. Since when did we start glorifying the raw materials and those who provide them? That’s a backward way of thinking, and it’s time we all reflect on that.

Furthermore, we women recognize our need for raw materials to create something beautiful, and we are deeply compassionate towards men. We respect those who provide us with these raw materials and are truly grateful to anyone who supports us in the process. We acknowledge everything with humility. Despite being capable of transforming raw materials and holding this creative superpower, we remain down-to-earth. We have never taken pride in or sought superiority over men. We are simply here, being grateful, compassionate, kind, loyal, and continuously creating. If we, as the holders of such a superpower, can stay humble and respectful toward men and all other beings on this planet, why can’t men do the same? Is it insecurity or an inferiority complex about not being able to create something themselves?

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2024/10/29
21:20 UTC

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Sexism among HOI4 players in Russia

I recently saw the #SAVEHOI4, #newhoi4 hashtags. Two tags have appeared in the Russian-speaking hoi4 community - #savehoi4, which promotes the secret struggle against feminism and the expulsion of women from the hoi4 community, and #newhoi4, which fights the propaganda of hidden feminism and the ban on women playing hoi4.

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2024/07/27
19:05 UTC

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I think we should include trans-men in our feminist discussions.

I think we should include trans-men in our feminist discussions. This is not out of moral conviction or personal experience, but of knowing that trans men experience and remember the differences between being treated female and being treated male, between male privilege and everyday misogyny. Being dead-named or misgendered after coming out is usually followed by misogny

& catcalling is a genuine risk of not passing.

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2021/06/20
03:36 UTC

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2019/05/21
15:18 UTC

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Calcigender.

I would like, merely, to share an interesting 'Paper of Work' which has many interesting threads. Enough for today, at least!

 'Only two sex forms but multiple gender variants: How to explain?

    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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2019/05/04
10:17 UTC

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Make up within budget... And so much more! Open the blog right now to know further 🌸

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2019/03/20
18:55 UTC

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Discuss: Is r/SRSWomen really a feminist group?

The fact that they instantly ban all men is obviously controversial. But that's not why I'm proposing this discussion. If they want a female-only group, that's okay by me. The only thing that makes me question whether they are truly egalitarian/feminist is their claim in the sidebar that misandry does not exist, and that misandristic comments are okay to make there.

Please do not insult me or call me an MRA or anything. It's fine if you disagree with me, but I want to try to keep the comments here polite.

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2015/11/28
17:17 UTC

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Check out /r/ThirdWaveFeminism

/r/ThirdWaveFeminism A sub for the discussion of any and all feminism, not just third wave feminism.

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2015/03/25
17:18 UTC

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NEW SUB-Model House of Commons

I am not quite sure if this is strictly the right place for this, but I was just wondering whether it would be alright to advertise a sub called /r/MHOC on /r/Feminism. What we are is a simulation, if you will, of the British House of Commons. We currently have five political Parties-

  • The Labour Party
  • The Conservative Party
  • The Liberal Democrats (Of which I am a member)
  • The Green Party
  • UKIP (United Kingdom Independence Party)

However I have the feeling that women are sorely under-represented in the House and the Parties, so I wish to advertise it on /r/Feminism (Indeed, how can a Party that calls itself "Liberal" be such without the input from women?)

I apologise if this is not the right place, but I hope to hear from a moderator very soon.

Thank you.

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2014/09/02
14:45 UTC

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I was just banned from posting to r/feminism, a topic I love to speak on. I was not rude or insulting in any way. Can someone explain to me why this is okay?

Hello, meta feminism. Here is where I asked a bunch a questions on the policy of deleting content that wasn't in line with the posting rules. I really believe I was following the rules and that I didn't do anything heinous enough to warrant banning (I think I just pissed off one moderator).

I find this really upsetting. I love feminism. I'm doing sociological research related to it currently and want to do that for the rest of my life. I really think actions like this, that are heat of the moment, unfounded, and childless, make feminism here on reddit and in our culture look bad.

Edit: The video removed from r/feminism for not being "relevant to feminism", and I was banned for questioning it? That video is now the top post on the front page, and the comments have a (fairly negative) debate about feminism.

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2014/04/12
21:09 UTC

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Linked Subreddits and their growth - 23 February 2013

SubredditLast count (subscribers)Current count (subscribers)differencepercent increase
/r/feminisms13,46516,7353,27024.29%
/r/FemmeThoughtsFeminism3564297320.51%
/r/femmit4,1634,64047711.46%
/r/GodlessWomen4,4875,29080317.90%
/r/GeekFeminists2983909230.87%
/r/SRSWomen1,8713,6841,81396.90%
/r/SRSFeminism9422,0981,156122.72%
/r/SRSMen5751,417842146.43%
/r/lgbt51,63764,48712,85024.89%
/r/ActualLesbians10,79916,5495,75053.25%
/r/transgender6,7778,8302,05330.29%
/r/SRSDiscussion5,2548,1342,88054.82%
/r/AtheismPlus4332,8432,410556.58%
/r/Women16,15417,7131,5599.65%
/r/twoxchromosomes102,418127,89725,47924.88%
/r/GirlGamers7,24510,9893,74451.68%
/r/blackgirls1,2371,77954243.82%
/r/asiantwoX7011,25855779.46%

Notes:

Last one here.

0 Comments
2013/02/24
00:11 UTC

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Quick question

Is there a subreddit specifically devoted to feminist theory?

1 Comment
2012/12/12
08:53 UTC

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Linked Subreddits and their growth - 27 August 2012

SubredditLast count (subscribers)Current count (subscribers)differencepercent increase
/r/feminisms13,17813,4652872.18%
/r/FemmeThoughtsFeminism24435611245.90%
/r/femmit40904163731.78%
/r/GodlessWomen431844871693.91%
/r/GeekFeminists2582984015.50%
/r/feminismforreal121119-2-1.65%
/r/SRSWomen1665187120612.37%
/r/SRSFeminism76694217622.98%
/r/SRSMen188575387205.85%
/r/lgbt50555516371,0822.14%
/r/ActualLesbians10386107994133.98%
/r/transgender658267771952.96%
/r/SRSDiscussion51905254641.23%
/r/AtheismPlus27943315455.20%
/r/Women15965161541891.18%
/r/twoxchromosomes1002091024182,2092.20%
/r/GirlGamers699372452523.60%
/r/blackgirls11891237484.04%
/r/asiantwoX655701467.02%

Notes:

  • /r/feminismforreal is now defunct, they have merged with /r/SRSFeminism.

  • Not all of these subreddits were added at the same time. This is the initial listing, so as to serve as a common denominator for these subreddits.

  • Any questions/comments/concerns, please direct to /r/MetaFeminism.


Now distributing this message to each subreddit's modmail.

edit: subreddit mods notified.

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2012/08/28
01:51 UTC

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/r/AtheismPlus added to the sidebar

Definitely a fan, plus it's got Skepchick's blessing so I'm all for it.

7 Comments
2012/08/22
08:46 UTC

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/r/SRSFeminism added to sidebar.

Read this and it's a good point, should be added to the sidebar.

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2012/08/20
04:13 UTC

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/r/Meta_Meta_Feminism for information about /r/feminism

/r/Meta_Meta_Feminism

2 Comments
2012/08/15
21:08 UTC

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TwoXChromosomes, the subreddit for women's perspectives.

What is it about: A subreddit, for serious or silly women's perspectives. Also known as 2x, 2xc, or 2XChromosomes.

Who runs it:

/u/HiFructoseCornFeces (709) -Founder, Active

/u/hiddentofu (567) - Last comment 18 days ago (as of August 15, 2012)

/u/sodypop (2148) - Active. Also a mod of /r/pics, /r/funny, /r/TrollXChromosomes, and /r/GetMotivated. Former /r/Feminism mod.

/u/redtaboo (378) - Active. Also a mod of /r/aww, /r/help, /r/ideasfortheadmins

/u/calantorntain (15565)

/u/Teatoly (491)

/u/demented_pants (3599)

/u/TodayIAmGruntled (6)

/u/leedlebug (67)

/u/poesie (72)

/u/AwhMan (343)

/u/VictoriaElaine (2240)

/u/ConfusedByPans (1)

Safety: 2x is NOT a safe subreddit. Being the largest women-oriented sub, it attracts a lot of attention. The last survey it had said that the users are 80% female, however it is very common for almost every submission to have users who identify as male in their comments. Occasionally, a post here may garner enough upvotes to make it to the frontpage of /r/all, which means that all Redditors will be able to see it and contribute. When this happens, it becomes completely unsafe. In addition, 2x has a problem with other subreddits frequently cross-posting or linking to the subreddit. /u/sodypop has asked the mods of /r/mensrights to not allow cross-posting, but they have ignored sodypop's pleas and continue to link to 2x occasionally, or link to the same image (so that users can click on "Other Discussions" and find the crosspost).

More to come. Please add any more helpful information in the comments.

10 Comments
2012/08/15
20:12 UTC

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Subreddit Rules

This Subreddit is primarily for metadiscussion of Feminism on Reddit. That is, how does Reddit see feminism from their various subreddits? It's also an assessment and discussion of the hostility/friendliness to feminism on various subreddits.

Guidelines:

  1. This is a safe space. No attacking users here with problematic slurs. If you have to think about whether or not what you're saying is appropriate, it's probably not. Focus on what a person says, not what a person is.

  2. This is not a subreddit for discussion feminism per se. This is about discussing Reddit's relationship with feminism:

"Look what happened in this subreddit" = okay submission

"Let's discuss this aspect of feminism" = not okay submission

  1. I'll make more rules as needed or recommended.
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2012/08/15
19:46 UTC

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The Big List of Feminist subreddits, Women subreddits, etc.

edit:

Just see the sidebar now for the list.

13 Comments
2012/08/15
11:10 UTC

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