Why Reducing Feminism to Gender Equality Completely Misses the Point
Most people believe that feminists are fighting for equal rights for women. We’re not.
The funniest thing I’ve heard anyone say in the last few days was, “I’m not a feminist. I’m a gender equalitarian.” I guess they thought that was a more progressive point of view.
It’s interesting how some people — mostly white beneficiaries of this late-stage capitalist hellscape we’ve created — think they’re more sophisticated thinkers than the common “feminist.”
To me, this is a new form of intellectual “pick me girl” behavior. “Look at me,” “I’m not a man-hater,” “I just want to be equal to all the good men out there.”
I don’t hate men, but I am a radical feminist. At this point, I couldn’t care less about gender equality. Let me explain.
I’m doing very well for myself in this system—better than 99% of the population. If comfort and wealth were the things that motivated me, I could lean back and enjoy life.
The level of “equality” we have right now suffices. For me.
But feminism isn’t about me. Despite what we’re indoctrinated to believe, happiness is not an individual pursuit. It is a team sport.
