Why it worked
The post taps into a common, often controversial, discourse around feminism, presenting a thought-provoking historical perspective that encourages reflection and discussion, which can drive engagement.
Summary
The post argues that each generation perceives the current feminist movement as extreme, drawing a parallel to how "old-school feminism" was viewed when women were fighting for basic rights. It suggests this is a recurring pattern across different eras.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the "modern feminism is man-hating" claim.
- 2Comparison to historical views on "old-school feminism".
- 3Assertion that each generation views its contemporary feminism as excessive.
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"Modern-day feminism is not about equality, it's just man-hating"
You would have said the exact same thing about "old-school feminism" when women were first fighting for rights too
Every generation always thinks the feminism of their time is the one that has gone "too far"