I asked a group of people their definition of feminism and the best response received was from a man who replied, Feminism is mostly being a strong activist for women's rights and equality. I than proceeded to asked was he a feminist. The conversation deepened with the response, “I don't really believe in being a feminist, yes I believe in women's rights and equality but that is for all people not just women.” The word feminism alone has become quite offensive to both men and women as it justifies the idea of women and society. In Women's Voice:Feminist Vision, Shaw and lee stated that feminism celebrates women's achievements and struggles while providing a affirming stance for women and womanhood. In class we discussed humanism and equalism. Both are words that classify those who are anti feminists. Most people who classify as one or the other either are against being called a feminist because of the stereotypes or either people who believe men face just about the same struggles and obstacles as women. Some people that I asked referred to gender being one of feminist main topic as in why they didn't identify themselves as one. I thought I was one but now I'm reconsidering labeling myself as one.
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