Recovery

"Why Are You A Feminist?"

Because people are still asking that question.

Because women are payed less than men in approximately 99% of professions.

Because Chris Brown can still have a career after assaulting Rhianna but Miley Cyrus takes her clothes off and it's a big scandal.

Because currently it is estimated 10 million more girls are out of education than boys.

Because we're expected to be mature, but hairless like a child. In control, but not bossy. Sexy, but not slutty and definitely not a prude. Intelligent, but not opinionated. Independent, but reliant on men. Natural, but look like the girl in the magazine, etc, etc.

Because being called a girl, a pussy, and a bitch is an insult.

Because when I told my mom I refused to get anything less than A's on my exams she told me it wasn't ladylike to be so cocky. 

Because my brother and 90% of my guy friends think girls who wear revealing clothing are asking for rape.

Because every person who identifies as a female should be allowed to choose if they want to get married, have kids, have a career, go to university, etc. without expectations.

Because tampons and sanitary pads are stupidly expensive.

Because some people reading this will have flinched at the fact that I said "tampon." 

Because there are men out there whose jobs are to make young girls feel like absolute shit about themselves just so the can sell the next best beauty product.

Because female masturbation isn't considered normal whilst men can talk about their own penises for hours on end.

Because feminists are still seen as crazy lesbians who don't shave and some still feel like they have to defend themselves by claiming they're not any of those things when in fact if I want to be a passionate lady who likes other ladies and can't be bothered to shave my legs every 20 minutes then that's my choice and if I want to be someone who wears makeup and goes out partying then that's my choice and if I want to be a combination of the two or anything in between then that's. my. choice.

Because I believe anyone who identifies as female is a fucking bad-ass and deserves the same rights as every privileged stuck up old white man sitting around making laws about our bodies.