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Who said to be or not to be12/8/2023 ![]() If there were not any women in your life, would you still be a feminist? “Definitely, because I have women in my life who I love and respect and want to see them thrive in society,” said McKaige. “I wouldn’t go around telling people I’m a feminist, but if you put me on the spot, I’m not going to say no.” Later, he stated, “There are a lot of connotations to the feminist movement. Even still, though, I don’t want to be going around – just because of how the world is – being known as a feminist.” However, “it’s just not the masculine thing to want to be called a feminist…maybe it needs to be normalized. Interviewee #2 said that yes, he was a feminist. He continued to draw an analogy, “I, of course, believe… we need to help the environment… but I wouldn’t consider myself an environmental activist… I definitely agree with the morals and hold them as my own, but I haven’t done anything to… forward that.” He implied that this same line of reasoning could be applied to the feminism values/feminist identification conundrum. “I am a feminist, I believe in the ideals behind it, but I don’t think… I identify as one because would mean I would need to make space and spend time developing that into I would bring action to.” “I’d consider myself a feminist, I do not identify as a feminist,” said Anonymous Interviewee #1. Q: WOULD YOU CALL YOURSELF A FEMINIST? WHY OR WHY NOT? Susan Stark, a Bates associate professor of philosophy and division chair for humanities, answers, “Someone couldn’t be a feminist if they just had certain beliefs, they would have to act on those beliefs or certain values.” The question arises: Is feminism a set of beliefs or action based on those beliefs…what constitutes a feminist? Merriam-Webster: “Belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.”īell hooks (American author and social activist): “Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.” Jeremy Felton ’26: “ the body of thought that surrounds women finding a more just and fair place in the world… fighting against male-favoring patriarchal ideas that have previously been dominant.”Īidan Stark-Chessa ‘26: “Feminism is the quest… for gender equality by the means of empowering female-identified people.” William Butler ’26: “I would say it’s the advocacy for equality between the sexes, both legally and culturally.” Kelly McKaige ’26: “It’s kind of the support of women and… the fight for equality for women in society.” Feminism can be a large protest in Washington or it can be… thinking that girls should be allowed to play in men’s sports.”Īnonymous Interviewee #3: “The advocacy for women’s rights/equality.” ![]() However, I am doing my best.Īnonymous Interviewee #1: “The original movement was to bring more rights to women so I would probably have my definition come from some of that.”Īnonymous Interviewee #2: “I define feminism as women’s empowerment and advocating for equality for women’s rights and speaking out against inequalities that women may face every day whether that be big or small. Please note I am not an expert on feminism for it is an ever-expanding movement that I’m not sure I’ll ever fully understand. ![]() There will be four named sources, while the rest will be numbered. Seven male-identifying students in the class of 2026 were interviewed, some of which requested to stay anonymous. ![]() I will admit, this is not a particularly effective or comfortable way to make friends – especially if you’re going for quantity. I started using a briefing question before embarking on said effort-bearing relationships: “Would you call yourself a feminist?” Their response says something about their character, and I make my judgment call from there. Friendship takes effort and effort is time and time is precious. I am incredibly picky with those I keep close – especially platonic friendships with male-identifying people. Over the last five months, I have met a lot of people. Catalina Passino, Assistant Features Editor
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