Feminism isn't a dirty word

With man-hating, aggressive, pro-choice stereotypes it's easy to understand why being a feminist receives negative responses.

But not all feminists fall into these categories.

In fact, few do.

For most, being a feminist means fighting for equality, not only between men and women, but all groups of people.

It's about ending oppression and breaking down stereotypes.

Stereotypes that women must fulfill domestic duties, be second in command to men, and always be beautiful.

Allen Brown, former instructor at Harvard Medical School, argues that the goal of feminism is not to make men adopt female characteristics, but instead, to accept all genders as equal human beings.

This, in turn, will allow society to live in a more unified and progressive place.