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5 Replies I Hear When I Tell People I'm A Feminist

I'm loud and proud when it comes to being a feminist, which means I've gotten some interesting comments.

Kayla Kingston

Nov 08, 2018

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5 Replies I Hear When I Tell People I'm A Feminist

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Over the past few years I have finally become comfortable admitting to those around me that I am a full-blown feminist. I'm even vice president of the University of Dayton's feminist organization. And although I'm proud to call myself a feminist, the reactions I receive from others are not always positive.

One of the main reasons people snark at me when I say I'm a feminist is because there are negative connotations around the word. And my job as a feminist is to help change that.

While I try to change people's views on modern day feminism, I also find some joy in the weird comments I hear from people when I tell them I'm a feminist. If you're a feminist, you've probably heard some of these things too.

1. So, you hate men?

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No, actually, I don't hate men. In fact, I really like men. And I want men to join the feminist movement as well. The word "feminist" is not synonymous with "man-hater." Feminism is all about the equality of the sexes, meaning that while I fight for women's rights I'm also fighting to breakdown stereotypes that harm men.

2. I believe in equality but I'm not a feminist

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Are you sure about that? Because by definition feminism is "the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes." If you believe in all that, then I'm sorry to break it to you: you're a feminist.

3. I just don't like today's version of feminism

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Modern day feminism focuses on all sorts of issues related to sex, including equal pay, rape culture, toxic masculinity, transgender rights, and the way women are portrayed in the media. Although you may not agree with all arguments that today's feminism is typically associated with, such as being pro-choice, that doesn't mean you can't be a feminist. Every feminist is different. No check-list exists for what you need to believe in order to consider yourself a feminist, so you maybe you are one after all.

4. Are you some weird, liberal hippie?

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Maybe? I guess in your opinion I might be. But, since I know what "weird, liberal hippie" means to you, the answer is this: I shave my legs, I wear makeup, and most days I choose to put on a bra. Those are my personal decisions. But those things don't necessarily need to be associated with feminism. Some men choose not to shave their face, does that mean they're making a statement? On the contrary, some feminists choose not to shave because it shouldn't be weird for women to keep their natural body hair. Everyone lives out feminism in a different way because, again, all feminists are different. That doesn't make anyone a "weird, liberal hippie."

5. I can't be a feminist because I'm not a white female

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Sad to say, feminism has struggled with intersectionality for years. But modern day feminists are trying to show the world that ANYONE, no matter who you are or where you're from or what you look like, can be a feminist. Feminism is for everyone.

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5 Replies I Hear When I Tell People I'm A Feminist

I'm loud and proud when it comes to being a feminist, which means I've gotten some interesting comments.

1. So, you hate men?

2. I believe in equality but I'm not a feminist

3. I just don't like today's version of feminism

4. Are you some weird, liberal hippie?

5. I can't be a feminist because I'm not a white female

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

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Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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