What's with people talking about "self-proclaimed" feminists?

[conuly]

http://www.livejournal.com/community/feminist/965131.html?replyto=19356683

Not to put too fine a point on it, but aren't we all self proclaimed feminists? Did I miss the class and the fancy graduation? God, was there a PARTY? I didn't miss out on cake, did I?

People don't do this just about feminism, though, I've heard it for other equally silly things, like liberalism or naturalism or whatnot. Dudes. It's not a religion where you need to be baptised. It's really just a state of mind.

Comments

[zarriq.livejournal.com]

I kind of prefer the expression "poser" myself.

[moroveus.livejournal.com]

It seems like the term "self-proclaimed" is usually used as a derogatory moniker. As if the only thing dumber than feminism is someone who would consciously choose to be a feminist.

[conuly]

Well, considering that this is from a feminist (one who is undoubtedly self-proclaimed) I think the term means "one who isn't really a feminist". Just as insulting.

[feathered.livejournal.com]

For the record, I used "self described" when talking about my pony because I followed it with "bra-burning feminist," which is an offensive stereotype to a lot of people. I am in fact aware that it's a state of mind. *wanders off*

[joeymew.livejournal.com]

Bras are no fun anyway XD

[conuly]

Fun? They're not supposed to be fun, they're just an attractive way to keep your skin from touching your other skin without having to tuck your shirt up.

[joeymew.livejournal.com]

See, that's my problem. My skin doesn't touch other skin with or without a bra. So I figure there's no point in me wearing one =D

[morganne13.livejournal.com]

And if you don't need it for any kind of support in daily activities then don't wear it.............the less clothes the better......

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

That does depend upon where you live... I might get a little cold without mine ; )

[zarriq.livejournal.com]

I kind of prefer the expression "poser" myself.

[moroveus.livejournal.com]

It seems like the term "self-proclaimed" is usually used as a derogatory moniker. As if the only thing dumber than feminism is someone who would consciously choose to be a feminist.

[conuly]

Well, considering that this is from a feminist (one who is undoubtedly self-proclaimed) I think the term means "one who isn't really a feminist". Just as insulting.

[feathered.livejournal.com]

For the record, I used "self described" when talking about my pony because I followed it with "bra-burning feminist," which is an offensive stereotype to a lot of people. I am in fact aware that it's a state of mind. *wanders off*

[joeymew.livejournal.com]

Bras are no fun anyway XD

[conuly]

Fun? They're not supposed to be fun, they're just an attractive way to keep your skin from touching your other skin without having to tuck your shirt up.

[joeymew.livejournal.com]

See, that's my problem. My skin doesn't touch other skin with or without a bra. So I figure there's no point in me wearing one =D

[morganne13.livejournal.com]

And if you don't need it for any kind of support in daily activities then don't wear it.............the less clothes the better......

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

That does depend upon where you live... I might get a little cold without mine ; )