Men's Group

and philosophical system grew out of post-modern Marxist Hegelian dialectics.

So, yes, a thesis always requires an antithesis.

Where I see Feminism as a philosophical discipline failing is that I have yet to read about what a proper synthesis would look like. I read about mythical matriarchies in the past that never existed pitted against assumed patriarchies. But what is the practical end goal of feminism as a philosophy?

Gender equality is a different thing altogether.

Thesis - Man can vote.
Antithesis - Woman can not vote.
Synthesis - All individuals in this country regardless of religion, gender, race, or politics will all vote.

Positive change has occurred, and it is far easier to be 'for' something rather than always 'against' something like the 'patriarchy'.