When someone responds with sarcasm after I explain that I am not a Feminist, I believe it is more than an indication that I am being stereotyped, or judged, but that perhaps the person with whom I am speaking has limited exposure to different narratives of women’s livelihood. Like all things well-intended, therein are ugly truths, and American Feminism, is no exception. Knowing this, I made a choice about how I identify myself as an advocate for the rights of all women, and inclusion (or lack thereof) was foremost in my decision.  → Read More