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6. I've read on several feminist blogs that no man should call himself a feminist

Tue Sep 27, 2016, 02:55 PM

Sep 2016

It is co-opting, a self elevation. According to some, only a woman can be a feminist. Men can be supportive allies, but not feminists.

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women who identify as feminist [View all] niyad Sep 2016 OP

broken link? Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #1

It seems to be from Ms Magazine csziggy Sep 2016 #2

sorry, forgot link niyad Sep 2016 #4

Why only 40% of Democratic men? athena Sep 2016 #3

I disagree with that stance. athena Sep 2016 #8

Agree 100%. I am a vegetarian for 11 years or so. JanMichael Sep 2016 #14

Is there a better single word and not some generic saying? JanMichael Sep 2016 #13

have you SEEN how many sexist assholes are on DU? Skittles Sep 2016 #12

Well, this is depressing. smirkymonkey Sep 2016 #5

pretty much niyad Sep 2016 #10

Interesting ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #7

sadly, you are quite correct. niyad Sep 2016 #9