Feminism: The Original Group Chat Drama

Intro

Once upon a time, feminism was simple. Women wanted the right to vote, own property, and not be treated like decorative houseplants. Very noble. Very necessary. But as always, humans can’t leave anything simple. We turned it into a group chat—now everyone’s arguing, no one agrees, and someone’s about to leave the chat.

The “Classic” Era

The first wave of feminism was basically: Hey, could we maybe have a legal identity? That’s it. Imagine asking politely to exist. Wild times.

The second wave? Things escalated. It was like, “Okay, now that we’ve proven we exist, how about equal pay, reproductive rights, and maybe not being stuck in the kitchen forever?” Basically, women wanted a seat at the table. Men were like, “But who’s going to cook dinner?” And that’s how the tension started.

The “Spicy” Era

Then came the third wave, where feminism discovered personality. Suddenly it wasn’t just about laws—it was about vibes. Identity, individuality, and the fact that women could, shockingly, enjoy things. This is when feminism turned into that friend who posts cryptic IG stories—“If you know, you know.”

And now? Fourth wave feminism is fully online. It’s hashtags, TikToks, and cancel culture. Basically: feminism went digital. And once it hit Wi-Fi, it was over for everybody.

The Memeification of Feminism

If feminism were a person, she’s gone through phases like a fashion influencer:

• 1900s: Plain white blouse, suffragette sash.

• 1960s: Power suit, cigarette, ready to fight the patriarchy.

• 1990s: Tank top, glitter lip gloss, girl power playlist.

• 2020s: Oversized hoodie, ring light, #SmashThePatriarchy hashtags.

So… What Is Feminism Now?

Great question. Depends who you ask. To some people, it’s about empowerment. To others, it’s about making fun of men for liking podcasts. Honestly, both are correct.

But here’s the thing: somewhere along the way, feminism got complicated. It became less about equality and more about brand identity. It’s giving “multi-level marketing scheme,” but with slogans. Everyone’s selling a different version of it, and nobody wants to admit they’re all in the same pyramid.

The Punchline

At the end of the day, feminism is still about equality—on paper. But in practice, it’s the ultimate rebrand: from suffragettes marching in skirts to TikTokers making POV skits about dating finance bros. Progress? Yes. Chaos? Absolutely.

So if you’re confused about feminism, don’t worry—you’re supposed to be. That’s part of the experience. Just remember: if it looks like equality, sounds like equality, and occasionally screams like equality… it’s probably feminism. Or at least close enough for the algorithm.