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Feminists Quotes

Two contrasting views on feminist identity

One quote admits an open mutual dislike between the speaker and self-described feminists generally.

Feminists don't like me, and I don't like them.

Quotes by Mel Gibson

If we're for one another, we're feminists. The rest is semantics.

Quotes by Betty Buckley

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the first quote say about feminists?
It states plainly that feminists dislike the speaker and the feeling is mutual.
How does the second quote define being a feminist?
It defines it broadly, saying mutual support between people already makes someone a feminist.
Do these two quotes agree with each other?
No, they present noticeably different personal attitudes toward the same label.
Is either quote presented as a universal definition?
The second leans that way, calling the rest of the debate mostly semantics.
What theme ties these contrasting statements together?
Both wrestle with what the feminist label actually means to different people.

The other offers a wider definition, saying anyone supporting one another already counts as a feminist.