So, let's talk about feminism. *Everyone runs* No, it doesn't have to be like that. I'm not sure why it is that this word has become something that so many people don't understand. Perhaps its radical movements that have actually attempted to re-define feminism.Perhaps it's that some fear the loss of gender roles and their standard 'baby-girl' pink and 'baby-boy' blue. Perhaps it's something else. But before you decide if you're a feminist or not (gentlemen, you CAN be feminists without switching genders), keep in mind that much of what you think you know about feminism could actually be completely false. The sad thing is that though we have come far with gender equality, we have not yet achieved gender equality on a national or global level. Within the past few years. issues like the gender pay gap, the 'she was asking for it' movement about sexual assault and other social issues shook us and made us aware that in 21st-Century America, we certainly do #needfeminism.

1. Myth: Feminism means being a man-hater.

Truth: Feminism seeks to achieve equality and gain equal rights for all people, no matter what their gender, sexual orientation, religion, racial background, social status or other classifying characteristics are.

2. Myth: Feminists are crazy, bra-burning, radicals

Truth: Feminists are people who care about equality, who are passionate about helping the world move forward with their understanding of the boundaries of strict gender roles and the patriarchy.

3. Myth: Feminism isn't for pretty girls

Fact: Feminism is for everyone, so that means it doesn't have a 'type' or woman or man. Feminism doesn't have a 'go-to' look. #yesallwomen are qualified to be considered a feminist.

4. Myth: Gender equality has already been achieved, we don't need to keep the movement alive

Fact: Feminism in the 21st century focuses on today's issues, including equal treatment, equal job opportunities, equal pay, adequate rights to maternity leave, gender equality and other issues. If equality was already achieved, none of these issues would exist.

5. Myth: Feminists are overly sexual

Truth: Feminists work to help achieve reproductive rights and sexual liberation, but the movement is not intended to make sexual choices for women, but rather prevent women from being judged and seen only for their sexual choices or for their choice to abstain from sex