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In reply to the discussion: Do you identify as a feminist? (for frequent posters in women's rights and issues) [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,798 posts)50. Black American Feminist
There is nuance to that . . . as I do believe it's a subculture where we have to keep the black/brown/african american experience out of general discussions re feminism - but in the black community I can speak of the multitude of stereotypes black women combat every day and how that has shaped my perspective on women's rights/human rights.
In my "brand" - You have to walk two paths in tandem.
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Do you identify as a feminist? (for frequent posters in women's rights and issues) [View all]
La Lioness Priyanka
Feb 2012
OP
I think I am a radical egalitarian. I am a man, and am not sure I can be a feminist.
WingDinger
Feb 2012
#11
I am a feminist. I identify more closely with Intersectionality theory than with the "waves". n/t
TriMera
Feb 2012
#32
All the people in my life are feminists. Men and women. And they always have been.
applegrove
Feb 2012
#47