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Why Do I Need Feminism? To Stop the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
I need feminism because I don’t want my children to grow up believing women are the weaker gender (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez). Why do I need feminism? There’s an obvious answer to that question. I...
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I Need Feminism Because There Is No Bright Future Without It
I need feminism because I shouldn’t be called “gay” for the way I act or things I like! (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez). “I need feminism” is something I never thought I would say if it weren’t for this...
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We are Oblivious to Rap and Hip-Hop’s Misogyny
I need feminism because the future of mankind depends on it (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez). Before I took this high school feminism course, my knowledge of feminism was very limited. I always...
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I Need Feminism Because of Slut-Shaming and Other Double Standards
I need feminism because I was called a “bimbo” and a “stupid cunt” for defending those that are victimized by gender norms/stereotypes (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez). Almost every girl I know has been...
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Discovering Why I Need to Tell Myself I Am a Feminist Every Day
This is only one of the many reasons that I NEED feminism. Photo Credit: Ileana Jimenez I need feminism because my gender should not stop me from doing anything that I could possibly want to do or...
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Why Wouldn’t I Need Feminism?
“I need feminism because every girl should feel empowered, and no one should be limited by society’s definition of normal.” (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez) After several minutes of stressing about how...
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Why a Guy Like Me Needs Feminism
“I need feminism because equality is a must.” (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez). When I was asked to think about why I need feminism, I couldn’t start writing for a while. I thought about this question...
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Feminist Consciousness Raising: There’s No Turning Back
I need feminism because I would not be who I am without it! Feminism to me is like oxygen; I don’t want it. I need it. Feminism has awakened some giant in me that has been sleeping for the past 16...
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I Need Feminism Because I Want to End Cycles of Oppression
“I need feminism because I’m tired of seeing women ‘miss-represented.’”(Photo credit: Rehana Hirji) I need feminism because I want to end cycles of oppression. I use the word “cycles” instead of...
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A Letter to My Grama, Who Is Afraid of the Word Feminist
“I need feminism because it defines me as a conscious woman. I have been exposed to a different way of thinking that properly influences my womanhood.” (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez) Dear Grama, I...
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