I am so disgusted with our culture today. I am never one to rant online about problems but it is time people become aware of the confused and most hated word right now - Feminism. There are so many girls as well as men out there who are uneducated on Feminism and are giving it a bad reputation. Feminism has no desire to put down men. Feminism is about equality for BOTH genders.

As the wise Emma Watson puts it, "Men, I would like to take this opportunity to extend your formal invitation. Gender equality is your issue too." We need men on our side. So no ladies, Feminism does not put down men. Feminism is meant to raise us to the same standards as them and putting men down not only gives us a bad name, but is not what we are fighting for. We are not better than men, we are equal, at least we should be. So please do your research and stop giving us a bad reputation.

It's time to clear these misconceptions.

1. Feminism is about male bashing

Feminism has no intentions of putting men down. We are not trying to eliminate men in power. We are simply trying to raise women to the same standards.

2. Only women can be feminists

We need men on our side. It can't just be women fighting for our equality. Feminism affects men too.

3. We don't need Feminism because men and women are equal now

We still have a lot to work towards. There is still a significant pay gay between men and women. It's difficult for a women to have a career and a family but not difficult for a man to and that's just the beginning of it.

4. Feminism is for white women only

Again, Feminism is about equality for not just both genders but also for all races. All women should have to opportunity to be educated or economically sufficient and most importantly not in danger of threat or violence. For some reason white feminism has become a common term used. Feminism doesn't discriminate.