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I am a woman whose not a feminist, and that’s okay

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I am a woman whose not a feminist, and that’s okay

In today's society, many women consider themselves to be feminists. Then, if they hear of a woman who claims not to be a feminist, they criticize her, shame her, and even call her uneducated. Making these assumptions and accusations is unfair. It's almost as if these women only support other women if they share the same ideas as them and if not, then they are considered less of an equal. Isn't equality what feminists claim to be all about?

I don't want the things that these feminists are fighting for. We’re all equally loved by god so what are they really fighting for?

"Why are women considered the more domestic and nurturing ones?"

Why do you think women give birth? How could you not be nurturing after carrying a child inside of you for nine months? And it is completely OK to choose to stay home and be a mother because that is the hardest job in the world. It is OK to like cooking and cleaning. It is okay to take care of your husband and children. It is okay to want your boyfriend to ask for your father's blessing before proposing to you. It is okay to take his last name. Feminists wouldn't have you believe these things.

Men and women weren't created to be 100% equal. Men are physically stronger than woman and it's a proven scientific fact. It's proven that women are more compassionate and nurturing and motherly than men. The men in my life work hard to support there families and are okay with doing so. I know I couldn't do half of the things the men in my life do and I know the men in my life couldn't do some of the things me and the women in my life do and I'm okay with that. My parents are a wonderful example. My dad works hard countless hours trying to provide for his family and my mother treats him with compassion and praise and helps take care of the things my dad doesn't always have time to do, it's teamwork.

I have never felt belittled for being a woman nor have I ever been told that I couldn't do something because I'm a woman. I grew up knowing i can do anything I put my mind to. I grew up hunting and riding horses and raising pigs and playing in the mud. I never thought of myself as any less than “the boys" because there was nothing/no one telling me I couldn’t do these things.

I remember when I was little I was playing with some kids in my cousins neighborhood and one of the boys were picking on me saying he bet I couldn't punch him in the nose because I was to little, guess what, I chased him and punched him in the nose. My dad has taught me how to change my tires and oil in my truck. How to shoot a gun and go fishing. I grew up going to state competition shooting and when I was 10 years old I placed 3rd in the state for boys and girls in my age category.

I've never felt of myself as any less or any more than a man. God loves all of us equally and I know this. We all have the same opportunities. If a man wants to be a stay at home dad, work at a daycare, or be a nurse, go for it, good for you. If a woman wants to get a construction job, be a CEO, a welder, or join the union, go for it, do what makes you happy. There's no limitations or titles telling you that you can't do these things.

In conclusion, no I’m not a feminist and that's completely okay because I know god loves all of us equally and we all have the same opportunities and we all can do anything we put our minds to. There’s nothing holding you back from doing what you want to do with your life.

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