How many women are really feminist?

notrlyjeses · 2020-01-07T02:16:13+00:00

Less than 10% of the population identifies as feminist. So not that many, in reality. They're just really loud.

ThisFreedomGuy · 2020-01-07T02:20:20+00:00

If I ever meet one, I'll give her a fish for her bicycle.

littlechief907 · 2020-01-07T02:35:32+00:00

I think there are a good number of women who believe and claim they’re feminists, but actually have no idea what the tenets of feminism are. Many “feminists” nowadays just seem to be pissed off girls armed with a liberal agenda.

perplexedm · 2020-01-07T10:46:38+00:00

Many of them are hidden feminists. Can't blame them, deep within they know it benefits them individually and as a group giving them an aura of special privileges in society.

mewacketergi · 2020-01-07T05:37:39+00:00

If less than 18% identify as feminist, I'd say, maybe 20-30% of those. The problem isn't in the numers, it's the institutional power they have.

iainmf · 2020-01-07T07:35:06+00:00

Here is a report from the feminist Fawcett Society that answers your questions

A pro-equality majority

There is a pro-equality majority in the UK today, including amongst men. These ‘hidden feminists’ don’t necessarily use the term to describe themselves but support the key principle of feminism that there should be equality for women and men.

67% of people are sympathetic to feminism10, including 60% of men

However, the survey reveals that whilst most people are happy to support gender equality they are much more resistant to using the word ‘feminist’. Only 7% of people across the UK would describe themselves as feminist

Despite the high levels of support for gender equality from men, the poll reveals only 4% of men would identify as feminist

Women are more likely to be sympathetic to feminism (74%) and to identify as feminist (9%)

Over half of men say they believe in equality for women and men (56%.) But they are slightly more likely than women to describe themselves as opposed to feminism (5% for men and 3% for women)

The proportions of those unsympathetic to feminism – for men and women – are small with only 3% saying they feel excluded by feminism, 9% describing it as irrelevant and 4% outright opposing feminism

The young are divided in their attitudes to feminism and gender equality. Those aged 18-34 are more likely to describe themselves as feminist. 19% of women aged 18-24 and 13% of those 25-34 describe themselves in this way. 11% of 18-24 year old men and 9% of men aged 25-34 call themselves feminist

Dontdoabandonedrealm · 2020-01-07T08:09:57+00:00

Probably about 0. Remember, benevolent sexism is seen as being egalitarian, and being egalitarian is seen as hostile sexism against women.

A real feminist isn't offended or upset by men offering to buy them a drink, but is just as likely to do it herself to men. A real feminist doesnt need the door held open for her, and wont call a man a misogynist for failing to do so, nor think he's doing what he should be doing for women if he does so.

A real feminist decries the lack of women in garbage hauling jobs.

There is no real feminist woman.

lostapwbm · 2020-01-07T15:50:22+00:00

Supposedly 4.6 million people were part of the pussy hat brigade the first time that whatever women's march happened. Even if you double that number, you end up with the conclusion that 3% or less of the population is trying the tell the 97% what to do.

Title	How many women are really feminist?
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Date	January 7, 2020 1:54 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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