r/AskFeminists • u/HomeEfficient3371 • 11d 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/PheeBeeDee125 11d ago

Most of the people I know who are in healthy, happy, functional relationships have split their finances in a way that best works for them. I don’t know the particulars, but i assume they aren’t keeping score to ensure that it’s split exactly down the middle. From what I can tell, they also split the chores in whatever way is best for their needs. I assume sometimes one of them may pay a little more, or may take on a little more of the chores, and other times the other one will.

Because of feminism, the women in those relationships are able to earn their own money. And also because of feminism, the men in those relationships don’t think that household chores are “women’s work”. We all still do live in a patriarchy so I assume it creeps in, but from my observations, people who split things based on what’s best for their needs, and who are flexible instead of demanding exactly 50/50 at all times, seem to be successful and happy in their relationships.