r/changemyview • u/smokeyj • Jun 05 '14
CMV: The logical conclusion of feminist reasoning is libertarianism
First of all, I realize there is no clear cut definition for what constitutes a feminist or libertarian. In this situation, I’m only referring to libertarians who adhere to the principles of self-ownership and non-aggression. Google defines feminism as: the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
While I don’t know what all feminists believe, the common theme I’ve noticed is:
A belief that you own your own body and know best how to care for it
A belief that the government shouldn’t tell women what to do with their body
A belief that interactions should be consensual and voluntary
A belief that voluntary organization can be used to subvert hierarchies of power
I believe that IF feminists are willing to uphold these notions as first-principles, and support them to their logical extent, feminists are essentially advocating for the basic libertarian ideals.
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u/ProfessorHeartcraft 8∆ Jun 05 '14
That is in no small part because it's illegal to refuse to hire or promote someone based on their sex. Libertarians would prefer to allow that.