Do women today still call themselves feminist?
Definitely – and I’m proof. However, there are women who avoid the label since they might not agree with all the ideas that are commonly lumped under the term such as abortion rights, legislation for equal pay, quotas for a minimum number of women in universities and companies, etc. Also, there is a stereotype that feminists are lesbian man-haters. Certainly not the image I’d want to portray, seeing how I love my husband. So, it’s not surprising that some women who I’d consider feminists (i.e. pro equal rights for women) don’t call themselves feminists. Perhaps that’s not a bad thing, though. I think it’s rather refreshing that many women my age (20’s) consider equal rights common sense, and not something that sets us apart. Fortunately, we can take a lot for granted thanks to the feminists who came before us. Thanks gals!
