Like feminism, I have a strong interest in critical theory. I don't want to focus on just one group of individuals, the way feminists, critical race theorists, etc do however.
Much like the principals in the Smulyan article who did not see themselves as feminists, I can see how not being a feminist would make it nearly impossible to view issues through that lens objectively. I do think that anyone, including a male, can be a feminist. I find it ironic that it was said that males couldn't be a feminist since this is a mindset of exclusion, when feminism by definition is about empowering. Based on Reinharz' definition of feminist research, it would seem possible that anyone who considers themselves a feminist or part of the women's movement can be classified as a feminist. I guess that means, I think I'm a feminist, therefore I am. Makes sense right?
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