From Doonesbury's Website (Gary Trudeau)

[Demeter]

SAY WHAT?
"I am not a feminist."
-- Katy Perry

"I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm a feminist."
-- Carrie Underwood

"I have never really thought of myself as a feminist."
-- Demi Moore

"No."
-- Bjork, when asked if she was a feminist

"I was never the feminist girl."
-- Kaley Cuoco

"I wouldn't say feminist."
-- Kelly Clarkson

Feminist: (noun) A person who believes in social, political and economic equality of the sexes.

[djean111]

1. I honestly think that those women are referring to being militant about feminism.

That is a common (mis)understanding of "feminist", these days. It is a view pushed by the likes of Faux and Limbaugh, etc., but that is what is out there. I am sure that if you showed them that definition and asked them again, they would agree that they are for equal opportunity.

[Demeter]

2. You are very kind and all

but I wouldn't bet money on that.

[daleanime]

3. You would hope so....

but the troubling part is why do these high profile women feel that equality is a negative?

[marym625]

4. doubt it

Then they would take the chance of losing fans. Fans = money.

[marym625]

5. It's pretty shameful

Thanks for the post. I hope some of the backlash causes them to rethink their words

You might enjoy Willy T's post "sorry babe, you're a feminist

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026415393

[Demeter]

6. That's Excellent! Thanks for the Recommendation!