Miss USA On Why She's An "Equalist" And Not A "Feminist"

Miss USA was asked if she was a feminist last year during the Miss USA Pageant. Here she explains her answer.
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[@redexduke9023]

equalist is what feminist should actually be instead of been hypocrites

[@ededededo]

Agreed. I used to call myself a feminist because it used to mean the same as equalist, but now it's infected with man haters and misandrists who only care about women and don't give a shit about male inequality, so now I think I will say I'm an equalist if someone asks.

[@igottathinkover134]

@@Human-bc4qx Exactly

[@ededededo]

@@ella1845 unfortunately your wording doesn't really make sense to me, but if you're saying that it doesn't matter what it's called then I agree. I'm a feminist. It's been a year since I wrote the above comment and I'm no longer concerned about offending sexist snowflakes who choose to be offended by feminism and twist what it stands for, which is equality for everyone. Some small people just focus on the "fem" part of it but they obviously have no understanding of what true feminism is or more likely, they just don't want to know, they'd prefer to spout hate and act like the victim when they're in fact the privileged party. Example is the above people who replied. They just want to be offended because they have nothing better to do.

[@XYZABC-ox8uw]

But according to dictionaries feminism means equality between men and women, cause women were not accepted by society and there are still places in the world where women are not treated equally. Hence, as the women suffered very much in past the word taken is feminism and not equalism. It's like being patent.

[@gengarvenom]

This woman is amazing.

[@Kateaclysmic]

I answer the same way. I understand why feminism came about and was labeled as feminism as opposed to equalism. At the time, there was discrimination against women and therefore the group that needed representing was women. However when you give something a name that promotes one x (x in this case = women but this applies to other scenarios), you take away from the real aim which is equality by focusing on the group that you're currently fighting for equal rights for, and that can lead to your 'thing' evolving from what it was supposed to be (equality) to being about the namesake group, which can lead to fighting for things above and beyond equality.

[@shrekisthebestfranchiseand5032]

have you ever been to a second or third world country?

[@iambornstellar117]

Damn, well said. We should make you our leader.

[@rpwrtorwpr]

I want more equalism in the world.

[@iambornstellar117]

Ditto.

[@JeSsE10mCcOy11]

Finally, a woke woman!

[@TheBlackAmericana]

Aka "Egalitarian"... This lifted my spirits.

[@jish55]

If the vast majority of feminism wasn't about being anti male but instead wanting equal rights for all, I'd be there without a second thought. Sadly though, feminism has evolved into something that is just as sexist as the thing they're fighting against. Also, why is it bad to move away from one and go towards something that fits more with your beliefs? If you're wanting equality for all and to have everyone, no matter what their gender, race, sexual orientation, and religion are, than why not be an equalist which is all about wanting equality for every individual? It makes more sense and fights to give everyone their rights, not just one group.

[@charlie-zk4se]

I think we should stop worrying about the labels so much because they don't define us. Our actions do. I think believing that men and women have equal right to be treated like a human being and standing against sexism and wanting to help suffering women is basic human decency. So, I don't care if you're a feminist or an equalist or an egalitarian - what I care about are your actions. Feminism as a whole can very well be criticized but that debate is complex and includes a more nuanced approach than most people are cut out for. To us, it's all black and white. So, how about we stop generalizing feminists or any label for that matter and focus on the actions instead?

[@MechaJutaro]

How we'd start doing what you speak of, Charlie. This chick has some ideas that are pretty solid inews.co.uk/opinion/columnists/why-i-am-a-postfeminist-43937 Quote: "I’m not big on labels. I care more about whether you are a good person or not. How you treat other people; your attitude; your vibe."

[@deonred]

she looks hotter when she is dropping common sense and standing behind it. i for one am glad she isn't apart of this toxic man hating third wave feminism. Its not about equal opportunity for them its about cake and eat it too.

[@جلال-ه9ع]

Deon Lawrence it’s funny that you start your comment by objectifying her lmao

[@جلال-ه9ع]

Potato Ship you say said person is hot. Thus, he/she becomes the object of attraction.

[@جلال-ه9ع]

Potato Ship if that helps you sleep at night then sure (?)

[@rajdeep017]

@@جلال-ه9ع Lol attraction is appreciation. That's why people have a body and not just a brain and organs. If I call you ugly, you're offended. If I call you hot, you're offended. Amazing thinking xD, keep going lol

[@Tarubro]

@@rajdeep017 GOD

[@callmemayhem6366]

Shes amazing.

[@jumbroni6014]

Equalism is the new frontier in 🇺🇸. You would have to be a complete fool, insecure and very shallow to not beleive in EQUALISM. Start a company of 10men and all 10 men share the profits equally. What's the problem with that? There is no problem with it. Some have skills in different areas. Just as the organizer doesn't like pushing a broom, the broom pusher might not like being organized. Its a known fact that business owners make their money off their employees. Why not just be honest and everyone work together and split it all? Then , everyone has no complaints and everyone is out of poverty , fighting for the greater good of humanity. If you are against this ideology you would have to be an extremely selfish person. And we don't have to change many laws to make this happen. America would virtually stay the same, just more happy people.

[@nidalderoo3448]

Why would they ask her if she’s a feminist?

[@Human-bc4qx]

she is equalist

[@vixenvxce1063]

Because people expect women to be feminists, and if they aren't, they get ostracised.

[@thesrilankanguy3652]

EQUALISM!!!

[@novaquinn5323]

She didn't actually explain why she is an "equalist" and not a "feminist" though.....She sorta said that she isn't a feminist because it holds a bad stigma to it @0:29? But she still stands for women's right @0:35.....like what lol? She just gave a pro feminist answer but says she is not because the word "feminist" has been misconstrued in today's society and she chose to disassociate herself from the word but not what the word itself stands for? Am i the only one who listened to what this woman just said lol? A feminist isn't just for women's right, a feminist supports all. I was hoping she could explain what an equalist is in her own words but she completely dodged that part of the question and gave a pro feminist answer lol.

[@jennigc7366]

Nova Quinn an equalist supports all, not feminism. Well at least the definition of “feminism” today is not really about equality, but favoring women more. The main definition of feminism- the social, political and economic equality of men and women. Women once lived in a time where they were not allowed to do many things and were discriminated. That is where feminism was needed. Today we live in a time were no laws that are unjust for a woman or a man because of their sexes. Therefore, feminism for today is a lie and misleading.

[@robertasi9563]

@@jennigc7366 couldn't have said it any better 🙏

[@nidalderoo3448]

A feminism by definition is there to support women and just women. Also feminism doesn’t have a monopoly on equality at all. You can fight for the betterment of women without being a feminist. Shoe simply doesn’t choose to be part of the same movement.

[@0doublezero0]

I gonna have to agree with Nova on this one. She didn't exactly explain where it differs. If she had stated about how testicular cancer is underfunded compared to breast cancer. Or if she mentioned about how there is only one domestic abuse center for men in the US, then it would be different. Women's groups don't address these disparities because its about making women equal alone.

[@mridhulapavithran1944]

@@jennigc7366 Spot on. Feminism= women empowerment. As simple as that. Since it was started at a time when women were denied several rights, it is interpreted as 'equal rights for men and women'. If it was a moment that cared for both men and women equally, then it shouldn't even be named something related to 'feminity'. And if you can't do whole reasearch on the biasness of feminism towrds men, the doing a simple google search about egalitarianism/equalism and feminism will let you know the differences.

[@maciekkk123]

Awesome!

[@br0ke803]

she wants to take our bending away...

[@Joyboy0nepiece]

Do they don't the definition of feminism?

[@SulCoCrazy]

so she backtracks against her statement without admitting she's backtracked.....

[@nidalderoo3448]

No

[@igottathinkover134]

How tf do knw?

[@bia-jw7pv]

oh honey...

[@averageaustralian7488]

W

[@donghyunlee6893]

she obviously doesn't know the definition of feminism...feminism supports all.

[@murphyboy11]

Was basically going to comment the same thing!

[@Grimmes12]

Donghyun91 Saying one thing and doing another thing = hypocrisy. Feminism says it's all about equality but its actions are all about superiority. Ie: Girls Scouts vs Boys Scouts, Lucille Roberts vs All other gyms, Revenge Porn vs False Accusers. Ladies never forget actions speak louder than words. Which is why you could have had Bernie but you cheated on him with the super delegates so now you can all enjoy Trump.

[@logirex]

Feminism is a social movement that shares a common goal: equality of sexes. It is a movement that has given women all over the world the chance to vote, own property, work, hold office, earn fair wages and so on. Being not an American I can only imagine that you do not allow girls to be part of the scouts and they have to be in a seperate girls scouts ? Many western nations does not have a boys scouts and a girls scouts but just scouts. Lucille Roberts is a gym for women in perticular what on earth does that have to do with feminism ? Revenge Porn vs False Accusers ? What on earth does that have to do with feminism. If someone is making false accusations regarding anything that goes to personal responsibilities. Bernie was never winning the election but his supporters did cause Trump to win the election when a large portion of them selected not to vote in the general election. ps. there is no such thing as Equalist. I can only imagine the model is thinking of egalitarianism.

[@Grimmes12]

logirex feminism also gave the power to women like Killary to cheat on men like Bernie without any repercussions for her wrongdoing

[@peewee139]

feminism says they are for equality of all, but that’s because they believe men are privileged and women need help getting to the same amount of rights as men which is different from working for everyone to get the same amount of rights in general. feminism ignores men’s issue because they believe they dont exist, thats why they believe in “equality for all” when really they believe in “equality for only women”

[@circlenowsquared]

Feminism is being an "equalist", lady.

[@Grimmes12]

Corina Stadler Being a feminist and demanding for Boy Scouts to be all inclusive but not the Girl Scouts does not define equality. Demanding all other gyms but Lucille Roberts to be all inclusive does not define equality. Addressing revenge porn before false accusers although false accusers have been destroying innocent mens lives for way longer than revenge porn has been affecting women does not define equality. Demanding for male oriented shows like SportsCenter and not female oriented shows like The View to have full time host of the opposite sex does not define equality. Cheating on male presidential candidates like Bernie Sanders and getting away with it does not define equality. Giving due process to female politicians in California and not male politicians in Minnesota does not define equality.

[@frogslovedogstv2183]

Michael Tapia Well said dude.

[@helenfaith1508]

Michael Francis Tapia exactly

[@ileburns6089]

No it's not

[@ileburns6089]

@@Grimmes12 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@raisasaiyara7930]

Equalism is not even a thing , plus it's used in marxism for another context which might have been a problem. So feminists try to not include those labels. Educate yourselves. I wish people would at least study a bit more. And USA might be all "developed" according to them but women around the world are still fighting for this that they are not less than a man. All they ask is to equal opportunity in choice, resources and all the basic stuffs. No seriously, just may be study a bit? I have no idea how people just say very weird, unreal and nonsensical things without even learning.

[@igottathinkover134]

Ahem, It is a thing and majority of feminist are just sexist women and men haters

[@igottathinkover134]

If its for equality why is the community so against men joining?

[@igottathinkover134]

The equalism community arent saying anything "unreal" "weird" or "nonsensical" have u met the feminism community XD. Can u study pls? How about looking at a guys perspective ? Compare what women says and do in a situation and what men say and do in a situation. I like the feminism community that arent from america

[@raisasaiyara7930]

@UC7nVhagIoVNU5A0uVWqkHFg easier to say in a developed country. Come to my side of the story where women are told to eat less, where school girls are married off to men twice their age, where domestic violence is not even registered but happens in households everyday, where women labours are paid less even after working the same working hour, where a rape case is settled outside the court forcefully, where we can't even close our eyes for five minutes because we can get groped or worse,raped and be called out as " why women are even outside?" , marital rape is not even a thing here, a teenage couple caught making out and they would marry off the girl and kill her because society's honour lied in her vagina according to the patriarch society, where women of every age are raped everyday, after being treated as much less than a man in every sector, women are at least trying to raise their voice against patriarchy and you people have problem in that too

[@raisasaiyara7930]

@@igottathinkover134 no one is against men joining feminists are not only women, even men are feminists. You don't even have to label yourself a feminist to be a feminist you just have to belive that they are equal and treat them equal

[@sharpaycutie2]

Just cuz a guy don’t want to ahve sex with you don’t Emma work place cukture changes for the better 😂 people are still peopel. Nasty, Victor ice v, petty and immature 😂 Women don’t have a better time with eachother. I think she just got lucky but she seems nice so she got a great workplace to thrive in with similar natured people which was always the basis of workplace culture and still is. Feminist are making it weird and stressful uncescarily because they are now attributing men to be in her toy dangerous and even making too strict to even interact. And YES women can be sexually agressive as well, don’t act like men are the only ones who dot. Take no for an answer