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And as a second point I think all of these kind of thoughts we make about inequality makes as better humans because when we talk we recognise suche mean or incorrect sentences and also can help our friends to be more poliet and equitable.

I need feminism because I want my future kids to live free of stereotypes.
I need feminism to girls, black people and people with special needs to earn the same, in the same jobs, doing the same work and having the same results as white man.
I want feminism because I NEED respect, for me and for everyone, and it doesn't matter how they look like.
I need feminism because I have always worked in male dominated businesses and as an unmarried and independent woman I am always fighting against a perceptible anger towards my presence in these environments. Im exhausted trying to defend myself against the almost tyrannical system (made up of both men and women) that constantly says, "men are better than women." Enough is enough!

I need feminism because women have been pushed to level beneath men for too long, and I want to fight that. Woman can be just as strong as men are, in spite of the stereotypes that continue to exist. Just because we are physically smaller then men doesn't mean we are mentally smaller.



Partner: What are you up to today then?
Me: I've got an essay to write for uni
Partner: (angry) Oh. So I guess you won't be washing my clothes today then.
I need feminism because I still have to explain why I need feminism.


Overall I need feminism because I want equality.


I need feminism because when I write (as a hobby), I want strong women who don't need to be damsels in distress. And as a reader, there shouldn't be a distinction between male and female types of books. (Which is the same for films)
I need feminism because I want equal pay, equal treatment, and equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of who they are.
I need feminism because I should be allowed to attempt to study whatever I want, without being told 'women can't/don't do that'. Also because I want my future kids (whatever gender they are) to be able to choose their own careers based on their interests, and for that to be fine.
I need feminism because when I wear dresses, it's because I like to look nice and not because I'm looking for male attention. When I wear jeans, it's because they're comfy and not because I'm a tomboy or anything else.

As a child, every time I opened my mouth, I was told to be quiet. So it feels even today. But it did not stop me from writing. Writing has saved my life.
I need feminism because my friends boyfriend says he needs to (at least!) get his master‘s degree if his girlfriend is donig her doctorate.
I need feminism because I used to blame women who love and enjoy girly stuff for the „bad image� all women have. Thus women are to blame for sexism?? (=internalised misogyny)
I need feminism because my brother makes derogatory comments and has to stiffle his laughter when he’s watching a make-up-tutorial on youtube. And no one's saying anything against it!
I need feminism because my dermatologist jokes that I can prevent any man from assaulting me if he sees my terribly looking skin rash and I don't tell him that it's completely harmless.
I need feminism because I used to blame women who love and enjoy girly stuff for the „bad image� all women have. Thus women are to blame for sexism?? (=internalised misogyny)
I need feminism because my brother makes derogatory comments and has to stiffle his laughter when he’s watching a make-up-tutorial on youtube. And no one's saying anything against it!
I need feminism because my dermatologist jokes that I can prevent any man from assaulting me if he sees my terribly looking skin rash and I don't tell him that it's completely harmless.

Thigh gap seems more interesting than wage gap
Some men claim opportunities are equal for men and women
I don't want to explain to a potential daughter why mom hasn't fought harder for her, but a man's 1� is a woman's 0,80� for many more decades
Gender quotas on company boards shouldn't happen but the best person for the job should be appointed
Even after leaning in she isn't guaranteed a successful career yet
We shouldn't ask her what she was wearing
We need to teach boys about consent, not about the height of heels or length of skirt or depth of cleavage or alcohol ingested being a free ticket
We should talk about women who rape men
We should talk about women who abuse men
Women who enjoy lots of sex are called sluts
Men face rising eyebrows when stating they want to work with kids
Gender and sexuality isn't widely understood yet but we still see only two boxes on many forms
Girls are called tomboys if they want to play wilder, as if being a girl means only one thing
Boys who like dolls are laughed at, as if being a boy means only one thing
I don't want my future partner to "help" me at home, but he claims 50% of the workload without reminders or nagging (he seems to recall the next game on tv just fine so the memory is functional)

I need feminism because I have to explain why I want the same privileges men have but they openly admit they have the privilege and DON'T need to explain why they get it.
I need feminism because even here, people are dismissive of others opinions and belittle or dismiss them as not important.
I need feminism because even here, there are people that will belittle you and then when called out for it claim it's 'just a joke'.
I need feminism because it's not important to you but you make it a goal to prove why it's not important. Period.
I need feminism because others don't even realize that making me prove I deserve what is just handed to them is inappropriate.
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Also, I want any child of mine to be able to live freely in their gender identity without being pressurised into being something they aren't