Why do feminists have such a bad reputation?

[Darkstar]

Why do feminists have such a bad reputation?

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Probably because they are all of:

- vain
- self-obsessed
- feeble minded
- self-referential
- self-important
- liars
- intolerant
- sexist
- attention seekers
- self appointed victims

Lets face it, women of my generation (I am 35) and younger have never known anything other than 100% equal opportunities - in education, in work and in the home.

The reason feminism continues is not because there is a need for it (there isnt) but down to the fact that the favourite thing of many (all?) women is to sit talking about themselves, all day long.

I have nothing but the highest respect for educated, independent, confident, successful women. (This description covers my wife, my mother, both of my sisters and indeed most women I know).

But I cant stand "feminists".

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You are confusing them with radical feminists. I once thought that all discrimination had ended, and that self-proclaimed feminists must either be taking a stance that is too obvious to mention and already achieved (equality) or are radical feminists. I now realize that I was mistaken, and there are still problems (though not as severe and not all of the same ones as before). Even a basic sociology class will tell you that much. The problem is that radical feminists get a lot of attention...(including Atheism+)