Accepting chivalry with the correct mindset is completely alright. Similar to being vulnerable, it’s okay if you don’t want to pick up a heavy package. Liking the beat of a rap song while recognizing the problems with the song itself also does not make you a bad feminist. Of course, we must call out the sexism in the media industry to reform the perspective and portrayal of women -but no one can be politically correct all the time. And neither does that make me any less of a feminist. It’s just me needing some rest before beginning again.Ĭountless times, I have caught myself swaying to a song before realizing that the lyrics are sort of sexist. If I do not want to have to make the decisions once in a while, it does not mean I am not independent. If sometimes I do want someone else to protect me, it does not mean I am not strong. In fact, it is quite common to feel hopeless when you see the constant dismay in the news.įeeling overwhelmed with anything, and just wanting to be heard or held does not make me a bad feminist. It is okay to feel tired sometimes, even to disagree with a sexist joke. But that does not mean that feminists have to be warriors constantly. Feminism is about a constant struggle with our largely patriarchal society. 7 Things Feminists Should Not Be Guilty About
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