Time Magazine puts out an annual poll of the "worst" words of the year, with past polls including words like "yolo" and "twerk". So, basically, it's a a list of slang words or internet coined terms. On this years poll, they included the word "feminist"..... along with words like "bae" "yaaaasss" and "turnt". I'm sorry, Time Magazine, but since when is it appropriate to put a movement towards equal rights on a list with slang terms like "om nom nom nom"? Time Magazine's description for "feminist" is as follows:
"You have nothing against feminism itself, but when did it become a thing that every celebrity had to state their position on whether this word applies to them, like some politician declaring a party? Let’s stick to the issues and quit throwing this label around like ticker tape at a Susan B. Anthony parade."
First of all, you cannot claim "you have nothing against feminism" and then follow it up with a "but...". Either you support feminism (YAY) or you don't (ummm...). There is no in between. Second, what is the problem with celebrities stating their beliefs? What is wrong with them standing up for what they believe in? I'm incredibly proud of all the celebrities who have publicly proclaimed themselves as feminists. It's amazing that they are using their social power and place in the social hierarchy to do good for the world. Third, Time Magazine says "Let's stick to the issues". The issues? Okay, Time Magazine, do you not think the fact the women get paid 77 cents for every dollar a man makes is an issue? Do you not think the lack of easy access to birth control for women is a problem? Do you not think the fact that 1 in every 4 women will get raped in their lives is an issue? Feminism is not a joke. It is not a slang term to throw around lightly with terms like "obvi" and "I can't even". Feminism is a serious movement towards gender equality, and I am very disappointed in Time Magazine for publicly derogating such a serious issue.
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