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A Quiz on Feminism

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              What type of feminist (or anti-feminist) are you?                      What does it mean to be a feminist? According to  Gendered Voices, Feminist Visions, there are many definitions and disagreements regarding certain aspects but there are two core principals that are agreed upon. The first principle is feminism concerns equality and justice while the second is inclusive and affirming of women across the differences. The chapter further explains that, "Feminism is a personal perspective as well as a political theory and social movement that has worked as a central force in advocating women's rights and making room for other liberatory possibilities" (p. 12).                     As a child, the basic definition I was taught about being a feminist was someone who supported equal rights for women. This didn't feel like it was too much to ask for. The older I got, the more I listen to conversations within my household, school, and friend groups, and came to