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What is feminism?
Feminism is considered both an intellectual commitment and a political movement which focuses on promoting justice for women and eliminating the concept of patriarchy. It is about all genders getting equal rights and opportunities. It highlights the variety of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and talents of other genders as much as men. Finally, it aims to motivate all individuals to realize their full rights and to level the playing field between each and everyone and ensure that women and girls have the same opportunities in life available to men and boys.
Can I be a feminist?
Yes! Being a feminist simply means that you believe all genders deserve equal rights. It’s not about women being superior to men and it is not about hating men. Being a feminist is all about understanding that we are all equal and that no race, religious belief, social class, nor gender should be the determinant whether a person deserves respect.
What do I get from being a feminist?
Gender equality is a fundamental human rights issue and it is something that ought to be fought for by everyone. By being a feminist, we all get to experience what society is like when no gender norm holds us back. We all reap the benefits when no race, no gender, or no religion are held to specific standards.
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How to be a feminist?
There really is no definite structure on how to become a feminist. But these simple steps are a good start:
Check your privilege
Checking your privilege is knowing that there is an imbalance in human rights and opportunities and it is not an attack on you.
Educate yourself
If you are a woman, delve deeper into the feminist movement, know more about intersectionality and equal rights. Don’t be afraid to call out someone who’s being sexist and misogynistic.
If you are a man, delve deeper into the feminist movement. Call out people who are being oppressive. Men really play a crucial part in starting change and encouraging other men to take part in this movement. Your participation could fortify the efforts and endeavors of existing feminists.
Listen
Listen and empathize with women and what they go through every day. Their stories are important in our journey to equality.
Think before you speak
The words that you speak hold so much power so always check whether what you have to say is rooted with sexism and misogyny. It’s hard to break from this habit since we were all conditioned in a patriarchal society but checking yourself is already a big help.