Feminists are made fun of all the time. Whether it's the frequent "homemaker" joke or the vague allusion to bra burning, something about calling yourself a feminist threatens people. There are tons of stereotypes regarding feminists. So let's just set those straight right away.
In 1968, a group of feminists protested a Miss America pageant by tossing feminine objects such as bras, make-up, and heels into a "freedom trash can." There was no fire or women stripping their bras from themselves in a radical fit of man-hatred. A simple exaggeration has affected how the world sees women since then. The bra-burning image has been placed with feminists since the pageant and frankly it's just annoying.
Feminists don't hate men. We tend to hate chauvinism, yes. But that doesn't mean we hate all men. Women should be considered strong, powerful members of society. Looking down upon that is not okay. But guys, as long as you are respectful and fail to crack any stupid jokes about aprons and ovens, you'll have the feminist seal of approval.
Feminists aren't hairy, ugly, or unfeminine! This lovely little stereotype is as degrading as the men that expect all women to be homemakers. Saying or thinking these generalizations are defense mechanisms for those that fear feminism.
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