--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ... it occurs to me that this is what it…" description: "\"“... it occurs to me that this is what it means to be a feminist. Not a humanist or an equalist or whatever. But a feminist. It’s not a bad word. After..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61e/jennifer-mathieu-30220_feminism_it-occurs-to-me-that-this-is-what-it-mea_1630091.jpg" --- # ... it occurs to me that this is what it means to be a… ![“... it occurs to me that this is what it means to be a feminist. Not a humanist or an equalist or whatever. But a feminist. It’s not a bad word. After today it might be my favorite word. Because really all it is is girls supporting each other and wanting to be treated like human beings in a world…” quote by Jennifer Mathieu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61e/jennifer-mathieu-30220_feminism_it-occurs-to-me-that-this-is-what-it-mea_1630091.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61e/jennifer-mathieu-30220_feminism_it-occurs-to-me-that-this-is-what-it-mea_1630091.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61e/jennifer-mathieu-30220_feminism_it-occurs-to-me-that-this-is-what-it-mea_1630091.jpg) > ““... it occurs to me that this is what it means to be a feminist. Not a humanist or an equalist or whatever. But a feminist. It’s not a bad word. After today it might be my favorite word. Because really all it is is girls supporting each other and wanting to be treated like human beings in a world that’s always finding ways to tell them they’re not.”” [Jennifer Mathieu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jennifer-mathieu/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote defines feminism as women supporting each other and demanding equal human treatment, rejecting negative connotations. **In simple terms:** Feminism = women supporting each other for equal respect. Key Takeaway Support other women and demand respect. Themes gender equality solidarity empowerment Mood determined hopeful Type activist inspirational When to use this quote - workplace - education - social media - activism - friendships Key Concepts intersectionality human rights Questions to Reflect On - How can you support women in your daily life? - What barriers prevent equal treatment? 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