The Real Deal: Why you might be a feminist and not even know it

In my short time being involved in politics, I’ve noticed a surprising trend. Most people seem to refrain from identifying as being a feminist. Even my liberal and progressive colleagues will refrain from the term, and this is because of the negative connotations the term has earned due to pop culture. When many hear the word feminist they think of rallies and “feminazis.” This however is not even close to the true goal and meaning of feminism. In fact, you might be a feminist. So, let me shed some light on what a feminist truly is.

Do you think men and women should be treated equally under the law? Do you support men and women being treated equally in the work place? What about in the classroom? If you said yes to these questions, then you already support the idea of feminism when it comes to legal equality. Many people have the idea that feminism is the idea that women should rise up and dominate the world, and that is not what feminism is at all. Feminism simply calls for men and women to be treated the same by their bosses, police, teachers, etc. Feminism is gender equality for all genders, plain and simple.

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