are you calling me a feminist?

'Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.' *



every year when discussing theory, i ask my class to raise their hand if they are a feminist. in a class of about 40, each semester, one or two girls raise their hands.



then i ask how many students believe that men and women should be treated equally. undoubtedly, about 30 more hands rise to the air.



then i tell them that they are all feminists. many are not pleased.



* this bumper sticker graces my KIA.