I’m amused,

I saw a couple of people arguing on a certain… Uh…. Forum. (Let’s just call this that for now, I’ll tell you at the end of this post) About the all time favourite topic of gender discrimination.

I won’t be delving into whether this discrimination is necessary or uncalled for, that would be wrong. ;)

But, come on. This shit is not worth arguing over.

“Oh, this woman/man won me in an online debate and therefore I should, must and will change my view points on gender discrimination.” Yeah, sure.

The truth is, almost no one will be won over by these arguments no matter how strong a case you present. Theoretically, men who do not discriminate against women are:

1. Aware and respectful of the strengths of women in today’s society. (As brought up by advocates of gender equality)

2. Supportive of the view that gender should not be a measure of one’s capability and instead ought to be individualistic.

3. Gay.

4. Not bothered.

I’m case number 4. I could kick the asses of some feminists in a debate but will they follow me home and join my harem? I don’t think so. I could literally kick the asses of some feminists but then I wouldn’t want them to join my harem anymore. Hey, wait, I wasn’t intending to talk about asses….

Oh YES, not bothered. I’m not bothered. Why? Gender discrimination is a human created factor which, in my opinion, has neither philosophical nor social value. You may argue that this discrimination may cause women/men to lose out in their jobs and careers, and employers would not be able to recruit the people with the maximum talent and thus the workforce will not be as effective as can be… For example… Yadayadayada… I DON’T CARE. And I’ve had enough of Social Studies format essays.

Rather than argue and fight for one’s rights in a virtual environment which would bring upon no impact to others, thus neither bringing pride nor benefit into the picture, why not just work your ass off and prove to people that you, as an individual, are capable enough to remove your shackles of discrimination?

After you’ve succeeded, you can say you’ve been working your ass off, you can say you’re representing your gender in proving that you all really aren’t weaker, you can say you want to join my harem. YET AGAIN, I DON’T CARE. Not because it won’t affect the outcome of people’s perceptions on your gender/personality/desperation-to-join-my-harem, but JUST THE OPPOSITE. As long as you’re successful, it’s a given that people will believe you. As long as you can kick ass in your field, it’s a given that people will listen to you. As long as you hold power, it’s a given people will start to see your cause. You WILL be able to change people’s views so long you’re successful. You notice I mention the word people a lot here. Because this is all about other people.

Open your minds a bit more.

Delve deeper into your hearts a bit more.

Use your common sense a bit more.

Stop posting arguments on racial discrimination under the Comments section of a Mulan Music Video. Yeah, can you believe it?

On the lighter note, I still love I Will Make a Man Out of You from the Disney movie Mulan. :)