#39: AM―FEMINIST

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I am a feminist because equality is essential. Don't bring X-chromosomes into it.

I am a feminist because "boys will be boys" is an unacceptable excuse for misbehaviour.

I am a feminist because the number of boys she's gotten with does not measure her femininity, or the number of girls he's gotten with his masculinity.

I am a feminist because a man should be able to cry without being called "faggot-y."

I am a feminist because boys need to know that "no" means "no," not "try to convince me more."

I am a feminist because people are still being told what is and isn't classified as "self-respect."

I am a feminist because rape victims are always asked "what were you wearing?" instead of, "how do you feel?"

I am a feminist because women can lead the government, too.

I am a feminist because "hot" is still used to describe a beautiful woman.

I am a feminist because cat-calling is still seen as normal.

I am a feminist because beauty standards are still being pursued by many.

I am a feminist because patriarchy is bad for men, too.

I am a feminist because women are kicked out of countries simoly for being women.

I am a feminist because women are just as important as men.

I am a feminist because male privilege is still alive and existing.

I am a feminist because women and men alike are still scared of walking alone in the dark.

I am a feminist because men and women still spend shitload of money on makeup.

I am a feminist because women are not being hired simply for being women.

I am a feminist because socially-constructed norms are bullshit.

I am a feminist because "gender" is not synonymous to "importance in society."

I am a feminist because single moms are strong, not pitiful.

I am a feminist because boys get raped, too.

I am a feminist because abuse against women (and men) is increasing by the second.

I am a feminist because female masturbation should be seen as normal, too.

I am a feminist because "gamer girl" is "gamer girl," not "gamer dick hunter."

I am a feminist because women are still being pushed into unwilling abortion.

I am a feminist because showy clothes don't mean she's asking for it.

I am a feminist because people still think dirty jokes are flattering.

I am a feminist because women breathe and make money, just as men do.

I am a feminist because there is no reason not to be.

I am a feminist because I am human.

I am a feminist because I still have to give reasons for being a feminist.


feminist is not "woman over man," it is "woman equals man."


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