CMV: Most self-identified feminists are a 100% right and correct, but I will never identify as a feminist.

Feminism is about equality between the sexes in all aspects of society including: political, domestic, personal, social, and economic. Feminists are not calling for the systematic oppression of men, but rather for women and men to be viewed as equals. Women are on average treated as second-class citizens, especially in the work place, and this needs to be stopped. Feminism is correct.<br><br>I think that most people will agree with the above paragraph (excluding the major trolls and misogynists). I will never identify as a feminist because I think the label of "feminist" has too much negative connotation. Since most people are "feminist" in their actions, I do not feel pressured to take a political label that I do not believe reflects the broad appeal of what feminists believe.<br><br>This is the same reason why I do not label myself as a humanist or an environmentalist. These belief systems are correct, but when I tell people I believe in environmentalism, they start to assume I am some crazy hippie who refuses to use deodorant. I am a humanist, but to most people this means that I am some sort anti-Christian asshole, when really I think that the teachings of Christ are great (I am an agnostic Buddhist).<br><br>Edit: user/chapulina pointed out that I contradicted myself when I said feminists want equal treatment for all, but then in my argument I said "women are treated as second-class citizens." I am not saying that women should be treated equally because of a historical debt to be paid by men. Women are humans, and they deserve equal respect. I think we should all be treated as equals. While I do not believe that many people individually act with prejudice towards women, I do think that society as a whole treats women as second-class citizens. Women are paid less in most jobs, face more obstacles for advancements in their careers, and are often viewed as sexual objects rather than just another human being.<br><br>Edit 2: user/LetsPlayTheNakedGame is right, I did not express my view clearly enough. I am not saying that feminists do not deserve a label, I am saying that the label of feminist has too many negative connotations. This is why I will not personally identify as a feminist. However, I think that feminists are 100% right, and am very happy that they exist.