Yes I am a Feminist. Yes I Love Fashion.

In today’s society, we must label everything. We perceive anything with only one thought, “She’s smart,” “He’s strong,” “They’re scary,” “She’s pretty.” In our minds, we somehow only think a person can only be good at or represent one thing that describes them. We also have formulated specific details that describe a person just by what he/she believes in, participates in, looks likes, etc. For example, an Asian is known to be smart, plays an instrument, and eats rice. A gay man is suppose to act flamboyant, know how to twerk, and love Kim Kardashian. A cheerleader is supposed to be stupid, blonde, and skinny. But are any of these true? I mean, sure maybe these personalities do fit some people, but there are 7 billion people in the world! There’s no way everyone can fit into a perceived stereotype society has made.

A controversial topic (why its controversial, I have no clue) that has surfaced our media and attention is feminism. You see more and more tweets, posts, pictures about women and men supporting the equality of men and women. And I think that’s great! Women deserve the same opportunities as men! Women should be treated the same as men! Women are awesome!! But of course, there’s now a stereotype of women who support feminism. Because if I believe in something, I’m automatically going behave and act the EXACT same way as those who believe in the same I do, right?

Feminist supporters are now perceived to be independent, despise men, and does the exact opposite of what a perceived “normal” woman should do. Feminists don’t shave their arms, feminist hate wearing makeup because men don’t, and feminist are just angry. All the time. The word feminist has now become a negative connotation in society because the already placed stereotype on women demands women to be happy with life as long as they have a husband.

I am a feminist. I think everyone should be a feminist. I think everyone should want the equality of both men and women. But here’s the thing, I love fashion and beauty. I love wearing makeup and trying out new makeup looks. I love shopping and buying the latest trends seen in Vogue and Elle. For goodness sake, I am a pageant girl. I see evening gowns and I just want to cry with happiness. But I am also a feminist. And yes, I can be both a feminist and a fashionista because in no way will I ever follow some stereotype placed on society.