I’m a feminist because when I was a little girl and my favourite colour was blue, I was immediately labelled as a tomboy.
I’m a feminist because whenever I wanted to play football with the guys in my year when I was little, I was shoved to the side and the teachers ignored me because ‘it’s a boys game, sweetie’.
I’m a feminist because I should be free to wear what I want. I shouldn’t have fellow females judge me and slut shame me or fat shame me, because we’re both women, WE SHOULD BE SUPPORTING EACH OTHER.
I’m a feminist because my Nana, for so many years, even still now, has told me that all I really need to do to be happy is to get a job, and find a man to settle down with.
I’m a feminist because the career path that I’ve decided on has caused people to frown at me, look down on me and try and force their opinions on me because it’s considered unconventional and is a mostly male profession.
I’m a feminist because teenagers on TV and in films are played by adults in their early to late twenties, because a teenage body hasn’t completely grown and is considered undesirable in the media.
I’m a feminist because fat shaming needs to fucking stop. You’re not fat, they’re not fat, no one is fat. You HAVE fat. That factor about yourself doesn’t DEFINE yourself.
I’m a feminist because men have equally unattainable physical standards. They shouldn’t be expected to be ‘ripped’ or to have a perfect six pack.
I’m a feminist because bisexuality, pansexuality, asexuality, demisexuality, gender fluidity, and so many more sexualities are still considered by millions to be ‘just a phase’ or 'not even real’. Who are you to say that?
I’m a feminist because the suicides from the transgender community need to stop. The murders of those a part of the transgender community need to stop. ANY stigma towards the community needs to stop.
I’m a feminist because I believe that women and men should have equal opportunities. That they should have COMPLETELY equal pay, and rights, and choices.
I’m a feminist because when a female is raped the first question most people ask is, 'but what was she wearing?’ Or they call her a slut, or tell her shes lying, or look down on her or tell her it was her fault. Who was the one doing the raping? The rapist. So who’s fault is it? THE RAPISTS.
I’m a feminist because 'rape doesn’t happen to men’. So, if your son was anally penetrated, against his wishes and without his consent, it’s not rape? Or when someone touches your sons genitalia against his wishes and without his consent, it’s not rape?
I’m a feminist because African women are taken to foreign lands such as Spain or England, with the promise of a better life and honest work, and are forced into prostitution against their will, and raped over and over and over again. They’re scared into silence and can never run away.
I’m a feminist because in places such as India, a father will refuse to let his son marry a rape victim because she is 'impure’ and 'tainted’, and his son doesn’t deserve someone like that.
I’m a feminist because I should 'accept’ catcalling, and 'take it as a compliment’. I’m only FOURTEEN. I shouldn’t have strange men shouting out to me 'you should smile’, or 'I love you, baby’ or wolf whistling at me. Do you know how fucking degrading it feels?
I’m a feminist because of all the stupid female stereotypes. 'Women can’t park’, 'girls can’t play video games!’, 'why doesn’t she just go back into the kitchen?’ Why don’t you go chop some lumber or fix my car, you misogynistic pig?
I’m a feminist because of all the bi phobia still floating around the world, even from the lgbt+ community. Bisexuals are NOT just 'selfish’, they’re NOT 'just confused’, and they are NOT more likely to cheat. Same with the pansexuals!
I’m a feminist because if I voice my opinion or express my discomfort at something I’m just 'over emotional’, I’m being bossy, or I’m 'on my period’. Did you ever stop to think that I just realise that I have my own voice and that I’m allowed to fucking use it?
I’m a feminist because I shouldn’t feel so bad about myself, or my appearance. I shouldn’t care so much about what people think about the way I look, and I definitely shouldn’t let other peoples options of me affect my emotional and mental well being. But I do. Thanks media.
I’m a feminist because all of the 'hard’ and 'mature’ topics such as sex, depression, suicide, self harm, sexuality, gender identity, and so many more aren’t talked about or taught to young adults, causing them to be blind and helpless when they’re faced with situations regarding anything to do with one of those subjects.
I’m a feminist because women don’t deserve this.
And I don’t care if people disregard my opinion because of my age. It shouldn’t just be called 'feminism’, it should be called fucking 'common sense’.
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