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Mike Talbot ⭐

Some people see more extreme behaviors in the name of feminism and see that as the desired destination of feminism rather than equality. That's wrong, but equality doesn't magically happen by people asking for it. Majorities don't take to the streets to demonstrate their privilege, only those seeking justice need to demonstrate and call attention to their cause.

Do some people take feminism further than equality in pursuit of equality? Yes, and they should. A repressed group must, at times, demonstrate that they want more by showing extremes. Emily Davidson's protest for the right to vote cost her everything.

I believe when we see protest, no matter how uncomfortable we find it, we should use it as a mirror to look at ourselves and see if we can spot what is wrong.

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