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I am a feminist and...

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mumwithdice · 14/02/2012 14:07

There are so many threads which ask "Can I be a feminist and x?" The answer is mostly yes, yes you can. So what are you a feminist and?

I will start. I'm a feminist, a SAHM, and a geek/nerd (depending on your definition).

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JaneMare · 24/02/2012 14:14

i didn't think i was a rad feminist, but i've just been called one on a fb page, have taken it as a massive compliment and feel 50ft tall now Grin

InmaculadaConcepcion · 23/02/2012 19:02

I'm a feminist and none of my favourite films pass the Bechdel Test.

I'm also a SAHM who does most of the cooking and childcare (by default, that last one).

And yes, I shave legs, armpits and bikini line, dye my hair and wear make-up.

But most of all, I'm a feminist AND I'M ANGRY WOMEN HAVE TO WADE THROUGH SO MUCH CRAP TO SIMPLY LIVE THEIR LIVES.

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 23/02/2012 17:00

I am a feminist, and I love history and mythology (sometimes the same thing innit) and being really silly, and I don't agree with all other women or think we are a homogenous mass, and I get cross whenever I hear the phrase "gives women a bad name" because there are BILLIONS of us, and plus no-one thinks that really horrific people like Mussolini or Dr Shipman mean men shouldn't be leaders or doctors, and I believe that women's rights are human rights no matter where that baby girl was born, and I really like monster munch.

Sanjeev · 23/02/2012 15:34

I am a man, a husband and a father. I believe my daughter should have every opportunity in life that my son will have. I think things are changing for the better, just not as fast as some people would like. I have never worn stilettos and never shaved my legs. I don't know where this leaves me.

skrumle · 23/02/2012 11:10

i am a feminist and lazy, so although lots of things bother me i do very little about them...

i also loathe confrontation so sometimes even when something affects me directly i bottle out of standing up for myself.

Arkady · 22/02/2012 23:40

I am a feminist and a SAHM who also does all the wifework (though I'm working on changing that).

Trills · 22/02/2012 23:29

Stardust:

1 - you think that how people are treated, respected and valued should not be related to their sex?

2 - you think that this currently is not the case?

3 - you would like it to be the case?

Congratulations, you are a feminist (by my rules anyway)

BelleDameSansMerci · 22/02/2012 15:52

I'm a feminist and can't understand why any woman with a brain isn't one also...

lollygag · 22/02/2012 15:49

Hi,Miloben:Great credentials - I like you already!

JosieRosie · 22/02/2012 12:52

I am a feminist and I listen to, and sometimes agree with views expressed, LBC every day!

I am a feminist and I get Brazilian waxes, paint nails twice a week, love bras, love make-up

I am a feminist and I believe that some women are a complete and utter disgrace to the rest of us (most of Loose Women for example)

Panfriedstardust, you definitely sound like a feminist to me! Welcome aboard Smile

Panfriedstardust · 20/02/2012 23:31

I am not a labelled feminist, but stand up for a women's right to equal treatment with men. Never worn stilettoes and have never shaved my legs.

miloben · 20/02/2012 23:09

I am a feminist, and I am pro-life (firm believer in every person's rights, such as those not yet born), practising Catholic, vegetarian (firm believer in animal rights), and I also like men....especially my husband!

cocolepew · 20/02/2012 13:38

I am feminist who works part time always goes out with make up on and have never owned dungarees.

Lio · 20/02/2012 13:31

I am a feminist and am married to someone who looks after our joint finances and puts the bins out. And I want to lose weight. And I like lots of male-dominated comedy panel shows.

FreudianSlipper · 20/02/2012 12:10

I am a Feminist

i am a single mum to a son, i am a student working within dv, i have survived abuse and no longer messed up, i can support ds and i but the money the ex pays makes our lives a whole lot better, i wear make up. i like high heels and fishnets, i like to fuss over my appearance

i do not agree with all other feminists, i have my own mind which i feel is a fundamental quality of being a feminist

Grumpla · 19/02/2012 21:42

I am a feminist and I don't dislike men, not even a little tiny bit, in fact I am married to one and he's bloody lovely.

I also like bras, nail varnish, trashy romance novels etc.

I fucking hate the patriarchy though. Grrrr Grin

catgirl1976 · 19/02/2012 21:35

I'm a feminist and I think being a woman in the 1st world today is something to be celebrated and that I am not oppressed or on a more difficult footing than a man

AnyFucker · 16/02/2012 00:02

I am a feminist and I don't put the bins out

CatitaInaHatita · 15/02/2012 23:56

I'm a feminist and I think it is important to separate the criticism of a practice from the criticism of a person. I also think the argument that something is normal or that "everyone does it" or "I do it because I like/want to" is not a sufficient reason to not question it or suggest that it may be harmful to women as a group.

Oh and I wear makeup for work and shave my legs. The last one annoys me as I always wear trousers or thick tights.... (but I do it anyway)

ReclaimingMyFuckingLife · 15/02/2012 18:21

I'm a feminist, atheist, mother, porn-watcher (but only the really good stuff, which tends to be lesbian).

StarsAndBoulevards · 15/02/2012 18:18
Grin
lollygag · 15/02/2012 17:57

Sorry.

StarsAndBoulevards · 15/02/2012 17:55

See? Your horoscope was wrong... Ha!

And ssh... Less sexism please...

lollygag · 15/02/2012 17:45

Trust a woman to want the last word.OK You win.

StarsAndBoulevards · 15/02/2012 17:41

As long as I won...

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