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A common kind of feminism, that sees women as too weak and sensitive for normal adult interaction.

Fainting couch feminists often push for "woman as child"-laws. Trying to redefine rape as "sex a woman regrets" or claiming women can't consent to sex after a couple of drinks is text book fainting couch feminism.
Oh, she's not responsible for her actions? Typical fainting couch feminism.
by dondidit October 16, 2014

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A textbook feminist doesn't buy the whole modern feminist package of rape culture, widespread misogyny, man spreading, man splaining etc. A textbook feminist simply believes in the equality of the sexes.
"So, are you a feminist or not?"
"Just a textbook feminist."
by dondidit June 16, 2016

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