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Are you a feminist? (If so why, if not why not?)
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I am a feminist.
Feminism means all genders should be treated equal, but that does not mean men should also get paid menstrual leaves at their job. Equal rights, yes. Everyone should be treated fairly.
It's a really shit word to use if it's supposed to mean equality.
Are there any other words we can use to replace feminism that doesn't show bias towards one side?
isn't the nature of inequality that one side is privileged while another is marginalized?
Feminism is about gender equality, which means addressing the inequality that exists. You seem confused about what equality is about ...
I'll accept that feminism is about furthering the rights of women.
It's not about equality, though, which is why we never hear feminists complaining about men in the draft or a lack of female representation in sanitation services.
It's also a terrible word to use if it is about equality because it clearly favors one group over others. If you want to support equality, you should use a different word.