Stop freaking out, this doesn't mean you have to wear a t-shirt saying you're a feminist. Ever.
1. Feminism Is Just A Word
When anyone say the words "I am a feminist", people generally freak out thinking "this person is a f**king psycho" and "how do I stop talking to them?". There is a huge taboo associated with the word but when you take a look at the actual meaning it kinda makes you into a giant dick if you're against it.
2. Feminism Is Not That Scary
You can shave your armpits. Promise.
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3. You Don't Have To Dress Like A Granny
Modern day feminists prove you can care about equality AND still wear what you want, when you want, how you want (cue Beyonce). In fact, that's what it's all about - advocating for people to be able to live their lives not feeling judged, objectified or even targeted for what they wear or how they act.
4. Feminism Is NOT Man Hating
It's about EQUALITY bitches!!!
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5. It's Not A Major Lifestyle Change
You can be a feminist and not scream it from the rooftops. From now on it's not mandatory for you to introduce yourself as: "Hi, I'm Carl. I'm twenty one from Kilkenny and I'm a feminist".
6. To Be Down With The Kids, Yo
Being a feminist right now is so fetch (is that a thing yet?). Even Benedict Cumberbatch is doing it.
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7. You Don't Have To Be A Party Pooper
You can have feminist viewpoints and not be a niggler on the smaller stuff (aka when the inevitable "girls why aren't you in the kitchen making me a sandwich" jokes roll in you don't have to go psycho bitch on their ass).
8. Because Men Earning More Than Women Is Just Plain Stupid
This shit has got to stop.
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9. You Don't Have To Be A Girl
Your private parts have nothing to do with this.
10. It's About Lifting People Up Not Putting Them Down
Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya ...
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11. Because Some People Need To Be Put In Their Place
See below for example *face palm*.
12. Because It Benefits Everyone
FREE US FROM THE STEREOTYPES!!!
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13. Because Things Like This Article Exist
This one speaks for itself really ...
14. Because Emma Watson Said So
And she is pretty cool.