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Tell us what are your views on Feminism

Yes yes yes. While I do not believe that we are better than men in the big picture, I do think that we are equals. One thing I hate is that is is society's norm is that all women want a family and children, but if they make it known that they'd prefer no children they get bombarded by replies like 'You'll change your mind when you're older.' And when men say the same exact thing it's acknowledged and accepted. Idk it just bothers me.

Sorry if I went overboard! I'm just dealing with a lot of this type of stuff at home right now and it seems that I'm rambling, so I'm going to go to bed now haha.

Yes! I don't think feminism is about girls getting more rights than men or saying we're better in every way, I think it's about freedom for all, and the right for choice and free speech, and to have the career of your choice.

Samantha wrote: "Yes! I don't think feminism is about girls getting more rights than men or saying we're better in every way, I think it's about freedom for all, and the right for choice and free speech, and to hav..."
I couldn't agree more! <3

i think there should be more voice that emphasize men can be feminists as well. its like a lot of men do not understand that they can be called feminists if they follow the values.

Eddline wrote: "i think there should be more voice that emphasize men can be feminists as well. its like a lot of men do not understand that they can be called feminists if they follow the values."

yea

Feminism should focus more on issues impact all women and not just those associated with women of the upper class.

Feminism is essential. I'm a feminist, and proud of it! 😊
When I have the ability to, I will do my best to write a novel against sexism and the abuse of women.

This is an issue that enrages me, so this might me a long comment. Women have been controlled and undervalued for centuries, and now that we are fighting for being equal a lot of people, specially men (I know not all men are sexists and many of them support feminism but many others are the main problem) who think that we can’t complain because we have everything now. And maybe, just maybe, in some developed countries like European ones, USA, UK... the problem is now smaller, though there are still rapes, pay inequality, harassment, and a lot of more things that make our lives more difficult then men’s; but what about third world countries? I’m not saying that the fact that being third world countries make them sexist but as they have less chances of education they still do very archaic things. For example, in many countries during the period, a woman can’t stay at their homes, they kick her out. In others, if the girl disobeys her father or husband they have the right to kick her or even kill her, because the women can’t do anything without the man’s permission. And as long as these and much more atrocities are still done, sexism will continue existing.
Sorry for writing a whole bible, but I am really concerned about issues like this.

I think the same way

Feminism is not just about granting fundamental rights to women, but it's also a term which means," equality between men and women". And I strongly believe that even after decades of evolution in technology and gadgets, even when we're reaching great heights in science and technology, there is not a single country that gives both men and women equal opportunities, be it inside their houses or at workplaces.