Feminism or Pseudo feminism? Do you know that it’s not same?

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A revolt against injustice gave rise to feminism. On the internet, fury, likes, and a profound misinterpretation of what equality truly entails gave rise to pseudo-feminism. Furthermore, they are not twins. They are distant cousins who avoid conversation during family meals.

The Authentic Essence of Feminism
Feminism is fundamentally straightforward (and radical):
Regardless of gender, everyone has equal rights, dignity, and opportunities.
It battled for:
Women’s voting rights
Access to employment and education
Physical independence
Legal defence against prejudice and violence
Systems, not people, are the target of true feminism. It challenges not just men’s existence but also authority, patriarchy, culture, and the law.

Entering Loud, Sloppy, and Disoriented Pseudo-Feminism
Pseudo-feminism replaces assertiveness with ego and equality with entitlement.
“All men are trash” is how it sounds.
“You’re misogynistic if you don’t agree with me.”
“Oppression is accountability.”
It views feminism as a tool, not a movement, to stifle discussion, avoid accountability, and control discourse.

As Being a Victim Turns Into Credit
Strong women are empowered by true feminism.
The continual anger, offence, and fragility of women is exploited by pseudo-feminism.
Everything turns into oppression.
Every argument turns violent.
Every obstacle turns into “gaslighting.”
This infantilises women rather than emancipating them.

Mothers without children who have multiple jobs without using hashtags
A slogan is not always worn by feminists.
Despite financial obstacles, millions of women work, have children, and live.
Despite structural obstacles, educate their kids.
Demand respect by being resilient rather than relying on internet approval 👉 Why this is authentic feminism
Not simply viral posts, but everyday survival, strength, and self-respect are the essence of feminism.

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In this modern era, feminism is a must for every human being. And men who proudly stand as feminists? Hats off.Choosing equality over comfort takes courage.

There’s a saying:
“An average woman is a good man, and a bad woman is an average man.”

Harsh? Maybe. True? Often.
Women are raised to be emotionally intelligent, responsible, and resilient just to survive, while men are often celebrated for doing the bare minimum.

When women assert themselves, they’re called difficult.
When men do the same, they’re called leaders.

Feminism doesn’t hate men, it exposes double standards.
And men who get that aren’t losing masculinity.
They’re gaining humanity.

And at last, Real feminism doesn’t scream “look at me.”
It locks eyes with injustice and says, “this ends here.”

Thank you