The stereotypes of feminists as ugly, or man-haters, or hairy, or whatever it is - that's really strategic. … - Jessica Valenti

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Jessica Valenti

The stereotypes of feminists as ugly, or man-haters, or hairy, or whatever it is - that's really strategic. That's a really smart way to keep young women away from feminism, is to kind of put out this idea that all feminists hate men, or all feminists are ugly; and that they really come from a place of fear.

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