4/5/2016 0 Comments Because it's importantNot all feminists hate men. Not all feminists don’t shave their legs. Not all feminists hate families. Not all feminists are lesbians. Not all feminists are women.
A feminist is any person who supports the advancement of women's rights within a political, social, and economical sense of equality to men. The stereotypes of feminists are shying away from the true purpose of the movement. In comparison to a male dominant culture, women should be treated equally, as should everyone. Feminism is not about putting women on a higher pedestal than men, but one of equality. Feminist stereotypes are masking the intention of equal rights between all genders causing a lack of appeal for the movement. Man hating is not feminism. Slut shaming is not feminism. Body shaming is not feminism. Just because some feminists burn bras, does not mean that all feminists do. The extreme feminist demographic is turning off public attraction to the movement. To most, the feminist mindset means being accepting and open minded to the similarities and differences of all genders, and to break down the barrier between them in order to achieve balance. The first step towards making a dent in this barrier is changing how society raises children. A mass majority of boys are raised to be big, strong men who provide for families. They are taught to mask feelings because it dims the light of their masculinity. Most girls are raised to be proper, polite women. They are brought up being taught the ways of a caregiver. Instead of forcing roles, plant the seed of independence. Men should be able to show emotion; expressing emotions is healthy. Women can be strong and powerful. Success is not, and should not, be based off of gender. Gender roles are an enormous factor in the cause of this divide. Women all around the world are joining hands to fight the demographic that has formed a toxic bubble around the feminist community. Women face struggles on a daily basis. Examples include discrimination in the workplace, prominently in pay wages. The wage gap between men and women averages around 21 percent. Women also deal with cat-calling, sexual assault, slut shaming and victim blaming. There is also the placement of the motherly role stereotype. Feminine hygiene products are even taxed as a luxury items in 40 states. Just an update: a menstrual cycle is not a luxury. These struggles are some that other people face as well, but are most common with women and gender minorities. We don’t have to burn bras and be man haters to crave equal rights. We shouldn’t have to start petitions and form rallies to get the attention of society, but that’s an unfortunate reality. Feminism matters; equality matters. Feminism is important because human rights are important. Stop stereotyping and start listening.
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