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The real reason people say “I’m not a feminist, but” is fear. We live in a society that ostensibly values equality, but all women know that they risk being vilified if they step out of line. “I’m not a feminist, but” is code for: I am a feminist but I’m fearful of the terrible rage that is poured out towards women who seem angry or presumptuous or who have a little cellulite.

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