Hi Juliet, I want to ask you a question, please don't be afraid of the anonymity. Until recently I would have considered myself a feminist through and through. However, due to recent similar events concerning sexual offences in my community (not NYC), I ha

I think it is stupid to not identify as a feminist. Being a feminist seems incredibly basic to not being a shitty person. 

I hear what you were saying, though. I’ve often thought things along the lines of “I am not that kind of feminist.” Which makes me sad, because, like… Who said that all feminists have to agree on everything? Who said that disagreeing with someone on some point automatically makes them a misogynist? This line of thinking is completely insane, to me. 

I have an extremely difficult time keeping my mouth shut. This is something that has been both an asset and a detriment to me for my whole life. It is idealistic of me to think this (the world could stand a touch more idealism, tho, imo), but I do think that speaking up, even and maybe especially if you have a tiny voice, can make a meaningful difference. Unfortunately, no one likes hearing from a dissenting voice, no matter the clarity or sense that it speaks from— so when speaking up, know you will face repercussions.