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In reply to the discussion: Yes, this is still a racist, sexist, unequal world. [View all]one_voice
(20,043 posts)I do consider myself a feminist. And I believe that 'bit**' has become genderless.
I don't think of it the same way as I think of 's*ut' and the 'c' word.
I will call men, women, the can opener when it's not working the 'b' word. Same with 'd*ck' I call men and women that.
Feminist are not monolithic and can have different opinions about words, feelings, etc.
I work in the community with women of domestic violence as well as rape. I helped my neighbor get away from her abusive husband.
Women's issues are very important to me. I have a daughter, sister, and mother--who was a victim of domestic violence. She was shot in front of me when I was little.
I differ with some feminists on the 'b' word. I think that's ok.
edited to add: I have to go shovel snow...this isn't a post and run. I will check back when I'm done.