Apparently this is an unpopular opinion among feminists. If feminism is about equality for everyone, it needs to address that. As an example, LGBTQ+ was extended many times to cover everyone in the community, and that’s the right thing to do. There isn’t just L and everyone repeats “Oh! Lesbians are for rights for everyone, no need to update that”

I don’t know what the new name should be, but it should cover gender equality for everyone.

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    3 days ago

    Well, click bait “influencers” trying to ramp up engagement on platforms meant to feed off of controversial content probably isn’t the best place to formulate a legitimate opinion on feminism. Pointing at a handful of bad actors or even just hyperbolic venting on systemic issues or women who feel frustrated, upset and on the defensive isn’t “feminism” as a whole.

    I would suggest you engage with more legitimate sources and literature before drawing your conclusions on what feminism is.

    Clickbait man hating is not feminism anymore than incel pandering is masculinity.

    PS — I don’t like that either (the mindless man hating I mean, preying on disillusioned, upset and vulnerable women.)

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      I agree with you but your reply misses my entire point. There is a group of people who trash talk all men under the guise of feminism and get a LOT of positive encouragement and support for it online.

      That is not cool.