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[–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Most feminists just don’t call themselves feminists anymore because doing so makes you very likely to get harassed

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    I prefer to call myself egalitarian

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Well they’re not really the same thing, feminism is a social movement with the goal with furthering equality. Egalitarianism just means you think everyone’s equal, doesn’t mean you actually care enough to make that a reality.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I disagree and as far as I can tell, so does Wikipedia.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Then you failed to read what I wrote

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago*

    You implied that an egalitarian person doesn't have the goal of furthering equality, did you not?

    The Wikipedia article on egalitarianism says:

    By promoting equal opportunities, egalitarianism aims to level the playing field and reduce disparities that result from social inequalities.

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    Egalitarian doctrines have supported many modern social movements, including the Enlightenment, feminism, civil rights, and international human rights.

    Do you not feel that what you claim and what Wikipedia says are in conflict? At any rate, what I mean by being egalitarian is also to work toward achieving an egalitarian society, and in practice I do work toward that goal.

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