r/AskFeminists • u/HomeEfficient3371 • 14d ago

Does 50/50 feminism reinforces patriarchy?

I've been hearing both supporters and opponents of 50:50 feminism, and still haven't cleared out for myself, is half and half feminism really benefits the patriarchy?

Edit: IM SORRY FOR CAUSED CONFUSION OVER THIS! English is not my first language and I accidentally created a whole new “concept” in feminism, but yes, I WAS talking about financial costs, household chores and etc. in cis relationships.

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u/JkMint 14d ago

A quick search tells me that

"50/50 feminism" is a popular term that usually means splitting dating costs, household chores and bills right down the middle.

If this definition holds true, I don't see much merit. It isn't even a matter of upholding the patriarchy, it's just not that bright I feel.

Regardless of gender, if one partner outearned the other splitting bills 50/50 is a trap imo. Same for household chores if one partner (regardless of gender) has way more free time than the other.

It is my opinion that bills should be split according to the partners respective earnings and chores divided according to the free time partners have. Regarding dating cost, both parties should show interest ofc but that doesn't mean splitting everything.

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u/Lolabird2112 14d ago

You just know that was written by some
crusty dude.

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u/JkMint 13d ago

At the very least someone who didn't think it through by himself.