According to my friends at Meriam-Webster, feminism is "the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes." Within that movement, just like any other movement, there is varying degrees of radicalism. There are women who speak meekly of women's equality, and there are also women brandishing signs and organizing protests to make their voices heard. Whatever your stance: I stand with you.

I've heard stories of women who work full time jobs, own houses, clean, and cook, but they're doing it all to please their husbands. If that's the life you want, great! Go for it. But let me defend myself quickly: I do not aspire to just be a housewife.

If you know anything about me, you know I'm hardheaded and loud; I'm opinionated and I'll fight for what I believe. Don't get me wrong, I have a soft side and I can cry at the drop of a hat, but I consider myself a strong-willed woman. One day, when I'm married, I hope to be a hell of a housewife, sure. But that's not where I want it to stop. I want to be known as a good person, an advocate, a writer, a good worker, and an equal. That's why I stand in solidarity with fellow feminists and their marches this past weekend.

I believe in reproductive rights for myself and my fellow ladies. I've loudly protested against old white men trying to tell me what to do with my uterus, and have advocated for insurance coverage for birth control, mammograms, and other reproductive care.

I firmly believe in equal pay for women. I can tell you right now, I'd bust my butt to do any job that a man can and do it just as well, and I deserve the same compensation. Glass ceiling, be damned.

I believe that all people are created equal; there should be no bias based on race, gender, occupation, or sexual orientation. I believe in civil rights and being a decent human. I believe my life matters, I believe black lives matter, I believe blue lives matter, I believe immigrant lives matter. All lives matter, and should be treated as such.

If you think the Women's March means nothing to you, you're wrong. Those ladies were out there marching for basic rights for EVERYONE. Stop complaining about it on social media and take the time to realize how helpful and historic that day was.

And damn, if nothing else, be grateful for a country where millions of people can protest and speak freely and let them do it without persecution. That's how we've gotten this far.