Today there are many interpretations of what feminism is. Some are right, some are wrong, and some are plain stupid. And truly, it doesn’t matter what everyone else thinks, but about what feminism means to you. Here is a list of ten things I believe to be true about my feminism.

1. I am not a “man hater.”

This one is just ridiculous. I don’t hate men. I love men. I just want to be equal to men. I am trying to climb up the ladder, not push men down.

2. I do not think I am the same as a man.

I am aware that I am not the same as a man. I have different parts, and I think differently. Feminism is not about being the same as a man. It is about trying to be seen as equal to a man in the workplace and in life.

3. I don’t believe in gender fluidity.

I’m sorry, not sorry. To me, you will either be a female or a male, no in-between. God gave us men and women, and if you don’t believe in god, turn to biology. Biology gave us two options. I understand if you feel that you were born as the wrong sex, and you want to change, that’s fine by me. But don’t create genders that don’t exist.

4. I am aware there are things I will not be as good at.

Biologically, men are stronger. I am aware that in most cases, men will be physically superior to me in the sense of strength and agility. But not every girl is the weakling I am. If a girl is physically capable of playing football, she should be able to. She shouldn’t be discounted if she fully able to do something.

5. I still want to be feminine.

I am not trying to shed my identity as a woman. I like being feminine. I like putting on makeup, wearing a dress, and going to the mall. Women are just looking for these things we enjoy not be a “setback.”

6. I am not a lesbian.

For the people out there who still think this is true about feminism, get your head out of your ass.

7. I want to be seen as powerful.

I want to show that I am strong and a fighter. I want to show that no one can knock me down and I won’t stand back up.

8. I want to be seen as independent.

I want to be seen as someone who can take care of herself. I understand I will always need someone if I fall off-track, but I don’t need anyone to take care of me. If I don’t want to have a husband, then I don’t have to have one. My grandma thinks I need to find myself a husband so he can take of me. Sorry, Jeannette, I don’t need a man.

9. I do want a husband.

I didn’t say I didn’t WANT one. I just said I don’t NEED one. Feminism doesn’t mean that I want to be alone romantically forever. Jeez.

10. I want to be seen as an equal.

I feel like this one as been stressed enough in the others, but I feel like it still needs repeating. I just want to be seen as an equal. I want to be seen as someone who can be the C.E.O. and not just sex object. I want to be seen as intelligent and independent