I Was Not a Feminist

I am not a feminist. I am spending countless hours with my sisters to go to feminist meetings, burn bra (not always wearing), hate men, understand how to tear I will not. Or create a winding plot to abolish radical rights. I am a liberal, exercising voting rights and always taxing. I also enthusiastically read Adrienne Rich and Allen Ginsberg, Ayn Rand and James Joyce. I am listening to Tori Amos and Dar Williams, and Rush and Metallica. I did not listen to Ani DiFranco, but I felt her music was a "feminist". I believe that a dead white male, John Milton, has changed the relationship between Western literature and philosophy.

Since that time, I have studied feminist literature in Ireland and the UK and have studied various feminist groups. I participated in feminist seminars and events and have been involved in several protests during childhood. Of course, I know more about feminist theory and doctrine than most feminists. I live in a country with the same rights and same law opportunities. I am a strong, independent, and educated woman. I do not need to complain that feminists claim to talk for me. If someone commits my crime, I will go to the police station. If someone says something unpleasant to me, I will react or I will act like an adult and overcome it.

Feminism means equality. I believe for a long time - so I naturally think of myself as a feminist. I think that everyone should be a feminist. In fact, when reviewing my Tumblr file (Yes, I have Tumblr, I've been ignoring it for a long time), even at the beginning of 2016 I have still re-recorded feminist content. My clothes are cheaper than usual and are made to have the same social status as women's clothing. My choice is small, but my clothes may be more suitable than women who are not tailored.

I am not a feminist. For various reasons, we decided not to associate with this tag. Ideally, I may become a feminist, but I do not want to be called a feminist. By definition, feminism asserts the social, political and economic rights of women equivalent to men. With this definition alone, feminism is wrong for me. For me, this completely excludes those who choose not to be identified as "male" or "female". Feminism is too narrow, especially given its history and background, I do not say that they can not become feminists. Historically, feminism concentrated on voting, occupational and reproductive rights. When deeply drilled down, it will lead to the rights of white middle class women. How about the poor and minority women?