What's your opinion on feminism?

I have a coworker who is pretty much feminist now, because she has been cheated on by two men in the past few years. She's actually a pretty nice gal who doesn't really talk about her feelings publically.

Edit: For the record, I didn't actually refer to my coworker as a feminist. She says that she might be becoming one herself is what she told me.

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TinyViolins · 31-35, M

I'd say it's less of a movement for anything and more of a platform riding the coattails of the success of previous feminist movements. On one hand, people can use the platform to voice all sorts of frivolous or even toxic talking points under the guise of academic rigor, like manspreading or patriarchy theory. On the other hand, it's the only voice for women to bring up legitimate gripes and issues facing women today, such as sexual harassment and reproductive rights. It's a mixed bag because of this, but it's necessary in society because it brings a myriad of topics to the discussion table