There are a lot of definitions and levels of feminism. When there are many definitions and interpretations, there are also a lot of misconceptions and wrong stereotypes that follow. We are not all bra-burning, man-hating women. Does that brand of feminism exist? Absolutely. There will always be radicals of each end of any spectrum. However, that isn't feminism to it's core. If you want to learn more and figure out what kind of feminist you are (if you are one), please take the quiz below.
Please answer openly and honestly and add or subtract points based on everything you believe is true. Here is an online calculator to help you keep track of your score.
Let's begin!
What is a feminist?
-5 A women who hates all men.
-5 A woman who thinks women are better than men.
-5 An ugly woman who can't get a date.
-5 A lesbian with an attitude problem.
+1 A women who recognizes there is a problem with society.
+3 A woman who wants to better society for other women.
+4 A woman who wants to better society for other women including those of color.
+5 A woman who wants to better society for both men and women, including those of color.
+6 A woman who wants a better society for everybody, including men/women, people of color, LBGTQ community.
+7 A man or woman who wants a better society for everybody, including men/women, people of color, LBGTQ community.
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When we talk about gender roles, I believe ...
-5 A woman should stay home and take care of the kids, while a man makes the money.
-5 A man who wants to stay home to take care of the children is weak and unmotivated.
-4 Men have to open doors for women.
-4 A man should always pay for a meal.
-3 It is not okay for a heterosexual male to say another male is attractive.
-3 Women should be put on a pedestal.
-3 Gender roles are necessary for a stable society.
+1 Patriarchy exists.
+2 It is fair if a woman wants to pay for half the bill. Nobody should be expected to take the entire bill.
+2 Holding the door open for anybody, regardless of gender, is a nice gesture.
+3 Gender roles are ingrained in our brains as little kids so that they become second nature, but actually they limit and constrict women and assign them an imaginary role.
+4 Whether one chooses a traditional or alternative family, it should be a matter of personal choice. People should define their marriage and family roles in ways that make them feel most comfortable
+5 Gender roles are ingrained
in our brains as little kids so that they become second nature, but
actually they limit and constrict women AND MEN and assign them an imaginary
role.
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When it comes to government, I believe...
-7 Women should have never been given the right to vote.
-6 I honestly believe Donald Trump would be a great president.
-5 Women should not be direct participants in government because they are too emotional.
-5 A female president would never be successful because she would be irrational while on her period.
-4 A more equal representation of gender/race/sexuality would change America in a negative way.
-2 I am going to vote for a woman president only because she is a woman.
+3 The government is responsible for making sure that all men and women receive an equal chance at education and employment.
+4 That there should be more representatives that show interest in gay rights other than just gay marriage.
+4 Women are underrepresented in government.
+4 People of color are underrepresented in government.
+4 People included in the LGBTQ community are underrepresented in government.
+5 A more equal representation of gender/race/sexuality would change America in a positive way.
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When discussing things in the bedroom, it is true that ...
-5 Men are entitled to have sex with any woman.
-5 Woman exist solely to please a man sexually.
-5 A woman who sleeps with more than six men is a "slut" or "whore".
-5 Men HAVE to be dominant in sex.
-5 If a man does not sleep with a lot of women, that makes him less of a man.
-4 Only women are sex workers.
-4 All men/women are forced into sex work and wish they could leave.
-4 Sex workers are not real people, therefore I can treat them as lesser than me.
0 Pornography exploits female sexuality and degrades all women.
+1 Women should have the freedom to sell their sexual services.
+2 The healthiest sex comes from mutual respect for one another.
+3 Sex partners should not be subject to dominant/submissive roles that come with the stigma of gender.
+4 Some women/men are forced into sex work and wish they could leave and there should be services that help them do so.
+4 Some men/women are not forced into sex work and enjoy what they do and there should be services to help keep them safe.
+4 Men need to be liberated from oppressive sex role stereotypes as much as women do.
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When I think about racism, I think ...
-10 I wish people of color were all slaves.
-10 I support the KKK.
-8 Racism is dead in America.
-8 Black or Latina women deserve less pay than a white woman.
-7 Every black woman is angry and overly sexual.
-7 Spanish and Latin people are only good for yard work and maid service.
-7 People of Asian culture do not experience racism.
-6 Police should feel threatened because of the color of somebody's skin.
-6 White people are not as dangerous as people of color.
-4 I am not racist because I have one token black friend.
+1 People of color are oppressed.
+4 Discrimination in the workplace is worse for women of color than for all men and white women.
+4 Women of color have less legal and social service protection from being battered than white women have.
+4 Women of color are oppressed by white standards of beauty.
+7 It is important to understand the differences of other cultures and respect their heritage or traditions, but I don't think they should be treated differently than anybody else.
+8 It is true that all lives do matter, however the black lives matter movement is an important cultural movement for black Americans who seek to change a corrupted system that continues to oppress them.
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When people talk about sexuality, it is my opinion that ...
-6 Homosexuals need to be rehabilitated into normal members of society.
-5 Heterosexuality is the only natural sexual preference.
-5 Lesbians exists to entertain straight men by making out with each other just for them.
-5 "Whose pitching and whose catching" is an important question to ask a gay couple to understand who is the "real man" in the relationship.
-4 Gay people should not be able to marry.
-4 Because gay marriage exists, homophobia no longer exists.
-1 There is only gay or straight. There is no in between.
+3 Gay/Lesbian men and women should be treated just like any other heterosexual person.
+4 Gay/Lesbian couples should be able to adopt and raise children.
+5 Homosexual relationships should be included in school curriculum to help struggling young people to feel okay with their sexuality and teach tolerance to others who doesn't understand.
+6 We should stop using phrases like "that's so gay", because it uses homosexuality as an insult. This delegitimatizes a homosexual relationship and is therefore offensive.
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To me, those who are transgender ...
-10 Are going to burn in hell.
-9 Are genetically mutated monsters.
-8 Are people who should not be able to undergo surgery to change their genders because it defies nature.
-6 You can tell someones gender by their looks or mannerisms.
-5 The only gender identities are male and female.
+1 Transgender people are people.
+4 It is important to recognize the gender one has chosen.
+6 Sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics, while gender refers to behaviors, roles, expectations, and activities in society. Sex refers to male or female, while gender refers to masculine or feminine.
+6 Not only transgender people are in drag shows.
+7 Not all transgender people choose to go through gender reassignment surgery and not all want to, but if breast enhancement or penis enlargement is covered under health insurance, so should gender reassignment.
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In my honest opinion, reproductive rights are ...
-7 Decisions about women's bodies should be made entirely by men.
-7 Abortion should be illegal, even in cases of incest or rape.
+1 Every woman has the right to choose.
+3 Men are allowed an opinion of what to do when it comes to the termination of a pregnancy, but woman ultimately have the final decision of what to do with her body.
+5 Men use abortion laws and reproductive technology to control women.
+6 It is unjust that in cases of divorce that the children of the couple will most likely go to the mother.
+7 Birth control should be covered by all health insurance companies that cover male enhancement drugs.
+8 Planned Parenthood gives affordable reproductive health care for both men and women who need it and should not be defunded.
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To me, the issue of sexual assault and rape means ...
-10 I am confused as to why Rape and Sex are in two different categories.
-8 Anyone who says they have been raped is a liar.
-7 It is impossible to rape a sex worker.
-7 It is impossible for a man to be raped.
+3 Rape is a traumatizing event that happens to both men and women.
+4 There need to be more conversations about sexual assault and rape so more men and women feel more comfortable to come forward and get help.
+5 Rape is ultimately a powerful tool that keeps their victim "in their place" or to assert their power over their victim
+6 Both men and women need better sexual education.
+6 Both men and women need education about consent.
+7 Women of color and transgender people experience a higher amount of rape than the average white woman.
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Final Score: ____
Results
Feminist Level: Ignorant Idiot (Final Score: less than 0)
I am really hoping you took this quiz as a joke because if you didn't, there is no hope for you.
Feminist Level: Beginner (Final Score: 18-56)
You are starting to understand the basics, but most of your answers were about white, straight, women. It's time to do some more research and gain some perspective and insight into the problems that people outside your bubble face like racism, homophobia, etc.
Feminist Level: Beginning to Moderate Intersectional Feminist (Final Score: 56-128)
You are really starting to grasp the concepts of intersectionality. Woah, what does that big word mean? Intersectionality is the understanding of an overlap of different social categorizations (like race, class, gender, etc.) that further worsen the level of disadvantage and discrimination. For example, a white rich man experiences way more opportunity and advantage than a black, transgender woman. While this quiz doesn't mention the issue of class and wealth because it is long enough as it is, you get the point. To fully understand the concepts of feminism, you really have to include all levels of people and understand how their social status changes how people treat them. It is a sad and unfortunate part of society that these attributes like race and gender makes life better for some than for others. However, the more education, exploration, and understanding we have of these systems, the more empathetic we become and the more we can make lives better for the people who have it the worst. You're well on your way, I believe in you.
Feminist Level: Moderate To Advanced Intersectional Feminist (Final Score: 128-185)
You know what you're talking about. However, there's always room for improvement. Keep learning, keep growing, and educate others. It starts with you. There is only one way to change the culture that you obviously recognize is unjust and that is to share your ideas with those around you.
Feminist Level: Queen/King of Feminism (Final Score: 185+)
If I could hug you from the other side of the internet I would. Keep doing you.
We are all still learning and growing. This quiz doesn't even begin to cover the many issues that America needs to work on. I grew up a privileged white woman, so if I can understand the concepts of Intersectionality and practice them in my daily life, so can you. I too am still learning. Changing the culture and society we live in begins with you. Maybe you didn't know you are a feminist and maybe you don't want to identify as one and that's okay. But the world isn't so peachy for everyone in this country. The more vocal you are about it, the more you can help change the culture. Unless you fall into the ignorant idiot category, than maybe you should keep your mouth shut. So what category did you fall into? Leave your score in the comments below.
