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Did you know there are different types of feminism? What kind of feminism, or lack thereof, do you fall under? Don't focus too much on the titles; please read through the descriptions. I couldn't include all the types, but I chose the ones that I feel cover the most territory. Also, I tried to make descriptions that are easy to understand, so don't get too upset if they're not up to your standards. You can find more info on the Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminist_movements_and_ideologies

Implicit - Women already have enough equality under law, and they're pretty much equal already. Feminism is exaggerated and unnecessary.

Masculinist - Men deserve more respect and should have different jobs than women. Feminist ideas negatively impact traditional ways of life.

Anarchist - Our society is a patriarchy (run by men) and is inherently unequal and rooted in history ("herstory"), politics, media and culture. It can only be overcome with dramatic change. (Also chose this if you believe in female superiority. Sorry, ran out of poll options)

Socialist - Women should break out of the traditional feminine lifestyle to become empowered. Traditional jobs and roles for women are ones of low value and lacking power (housewife, secretary, factory worker).

Womanist - Gender equality can only be achieved by asserting equality for everyone. Feminism tends to ignore or overshadow issues of race, sexuality, etc. (Chose this if you advocate for feminism for a particular culture)

Cultural - Femininity should be embraced and respected. Most gender issues come from our over-valuing masculine traits. Men and women shouldn't have to act masculine to be empowered.

Liberal - Inequality issues related to women can be fixed with activism and increasing awareness. Our current society is fully capable of having gender equality if enough people are aware and support it.

Iceland is the most equal country in the world although some would argue that women have too much power. Since 1850 women have been able to own property there. But in the 1970s something strange happened.

Women went on strike for a day and COLLAPSED the economy. This cemented their social status and that year many rules were made to benefit women. Even a women's history archive was founded that year.

Women make up more of the workforce in Western countries. And almost half even in countries like China which don't give women as much respect. Women help the world go around and they should be respected for that. But do some men STILL not get the message? Will Iceland be an example for women in the West and around the world?