This is a continuation of a previous article. You can read Part 1 here. The way I view feminism has changed drastically and here is why. Those first four reasons were only a part of it.

5. It finds humor in the (satirical) meninist movement

The meninist movement trivializes subjects such as victim-blaming, sexual assault, and abuse. This movement mocks victims all over the spectrum, stigmatizing problematic aspects of society (i.e., catcalling, fat-shaming, sexism, racism). Satire doesn't make it untouchable from criticism.

6. The belief that feminism isn’t inclusive of anyone but women

Though the original intent of feminism historically was to shine a light on women's issues in the early 20th century, it has changed over the century. Intersectional feminism (viewing all areas of oppression through intersections), for instance, focuses on issues beyond one's sex; LGBTQIA+, mental illnesses and disorders, disability awareness, race, and class.

7. Anti-fat acceptance

Egalitarianism confuses fat acceptance with glorifying obesity. Fat-acceptance is exactly how it's worded: fat-acceptance, but let's take away fat and just look at acceptance. Acceptance. In no way is promoting acceptance for bigger people promoting an unhealthy lifestyle. It's a message to everyone that other body shapes exist besides sizes 12 and under. Fat acceptance is giving bigger people the same opportunities as thinner people, with the same amount of representation. The fact that an acceptance movement was created, due to the lack of opportunities, is sad.

As an average-sized girl, I promote body positivity for all body types. One can be pro-health and pro-fat acceptance.

8. It ignores the spectrum of privilege in society and believes calling out privilege is victimizing oneself

In society, it's evident what groups hold privilege over the other. Able-bodied people have privilege over disabled people. Neurotypical people have privilege over those with mental illnesses and disorders. Christians have privilege over Atheists and non-Christians in America. Men have privilege over women. Rich and wealthy people have privilege over the working class and underprivileged. Cisgender heterosexuals have privilege over LGBTQIA+ people. Skinny people have privilege over fat people. White people have privilege over people of color in America.

Calling out privilege is in no way excusing mistreatment of any groups of people: It's calling out privilege and those that defend their privilege. The typical derailment of privilege includes arguments against Black Lives Matter, affirmative action, and (of course) feminism. The fact that marginalized groups need these movements and actions to be heard is pointing out the privilege in society.

Privilege is not having to have a movement to liberate yourself. Privilege is not having to fight for your rights. Privilege is having things handed to you. Privilege is having a tremendous amount of representation. Privilege is having your voice heard at all times.