A Radfem in a Libfem World
My single mother taught me that a woman doesn’t need a man
Other girls would say “I can’t” but I would say “I can”
They didn’t have confidence in themselves like the boys and I did
It’s depressing to see girls so insecure as such, such young kids
My friends dreamed of their wedding day, their husband and their dress
I dreamed of my career, achieving my goals and not settling for anything less
I didn’t understand the thoughts of all the other girls
Little did I know, I was a radfem in a libfem world
In 6th grade the girls agreed they would become strippers if they are poor
In 8th grade a boy told me I would be a porn star and a whore
Why were young girls looking forward to a future of objectification?
Why were young boys participating in such sexualization?
How come a poor man doesn’t resort to selling his body for money?
The way girls and boys “choose” different paths certainly is funny
I didn’t understand the thoughts of all the other girls
Little did I know, I was a radfem in a libfem world
In middle school, girls started to dress questionably
It’s obvious they’re doing it for attention, but they say “it’s just for me”
How can it be just for you when you’re obsessed with how others will perceive you?
Uncomfortably tight clothing most certainly will harm you
I noticed other girls’ legs, they definitely remove their hair
They confessed, “I don’t want people to think I’m gross, I don’t want people to stare.”
Wearing makeup started out as a fun activity that they did from time to time
But then they became slaves to the routine, and showing their natural face became a crime
These acts of self-hatred were allegedly empowering
Girls were shaving and putting on makeup every day while boys weren’t even showering
I didn’t understand the thoughts of all the other girls
Little did I know, I was a radfem in a libfem world
Women on TV lament they’re not complete without a guy
I wondered why they wouldn’t give independence a try
Time for prom, my friends wouldn’t go if they didn’t have a date
You need a boy to have fun? You’re really going to sit around and wait?
Don’t let your identity revolve around a guy, don’t let your fun depend on a guy
Girls never agreed with me, and I had no idea why
I didn’t understand the thoughts of all the other girls
Little did I know, I was a radfem in a libfem world
In college, there was a large feminist presence at my school
Everybody shouted, “Feminism is cool!”
Women get male approval, men’s disgusting behavior gets a pass
But apparently I’m the slut- & kink- shaming TERF who needs to take a gender studies class
Instead I turned to Twitter where I found people who agreed with me
Radical feminism is the name of the place I was meant to be
I never agreed on feminism with any other girl
Know I know why: I am a radfem in a libfem world.