Nnedi's Definition of Feminism

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Time and time again, people ask me the same question, "Are you a feminist?" That's easy to answer. Yes, I am. Then they ask, "What is your definition of feminism?" I guess people are just trying to feel out where I stand on things. I think some want to make sure that I don't want to kill all men or blow up strip clubs or something. Thus, I feel inclined to post my definition here. Also, posting this will give me a link that I can pass along when the question arises again, as I know it will.

Nnedi's Definition of Feminism:

There are many different definitions of "feminism".

My definition is "a positive energetic push toward equality that requires female empowerment. This empowerment demands/requires active male participation and empathizing." Only with this empowerment can balance within humanity be achieved (and I do believe such a thing is possible). My definition also acknowledges the idea that "gender" is more complicated/complex than just "male" and "female" (I guess you can say the same about "sex", too).

Obviously, women and men are biologically different (though not as much as so many like to think. We are certainly NOT opposites). These differences may mean that there may be particular roles that each sex/gender may tend toward (my overuse of the word "may" is intentional). However, such roles certainly are not set in stone.

Hope that clears things up for folks who might have questions.