A person who supports equal rights. This word is often misused by people claiming to want equal rights but really just wanting special treatment, and people who think all feminists act as such. Now considered a bad thing, and often used as an insult.
Feminists are often NOW members.
Feminists are often NOW members.
(The misuse of "feminist")
Jane: Well, John, I think that since we're doing the same amount of work in the exact same position, don't you think I should be earning the same amount of money?
John: Jane, if you keep talking like that everyone's going to think you're a feminist.
Jane: OH MY GOD! I'm sorry, I'm not a feminist, I don't want anyone to think that!
(Correct usage)
Jane: Well, John, I think that since we're doing the same amount of work in the exact same position, don't you think I should be earning the same amount of money?
John: Jane, if you keep talking like that everyone's going to think you're a feminist.
Jane: Well, John, I am. And I'm proud of it. I just want equal pay.
Jane: Well, John, I think that since we're doing the same amount of work in the exact same position, don't you think I should be earning the same amount of money?
John: Jane, if you keep talking like that everyone's going to think you're a feminist.
Jane: OH MY GOD! I'm sorry, I'm not a feminist, I don't want anyone to think that!
(Correct usage)
Jane: Well, John, I think that since we're doing the same amount of work in the exact same position, don't you think I should be earning the same amount of money?
John: Jane, if you keep talking like that everyone's going to think you're a feminist.
Jane: Well, John, I am. And I'm proud of it. I just want equal pay.
by Kathryn F. Clarenbach/ E.C. June 04, 2009