Kim Kardashian: not a feminist

Because she doesn’t want to be labelled, Kim Kardashian reportedly doesn’t want to call herself a feminist. The 35-year-old reality star took to her blog to share a lengthy column which she titled, “Why I Don’t Label Myself a Feminist.” Kardashian has written the column following her admission at the BlogHer 2016 conference earlier this month. “For me, feminist is someone who advocates for the civil and social rights and liberties of all people, regardless of their gender; anyone who believes that women should have the same choices and opportunities as men when it comes to education and employment, their bodies and their lifestyles,” Kim explained. “Of course I want these things! I’m all about empowering and uplifting women.” “I’ll always fight for women’s rights. Always. I support women to the fullest. But, at the end of the day, no one should feel pressured to be labelled as anything just because they believe in certain things and support certain values or ideals,” her column reads further. The mother of two continued to explain that while many aspects of her life seemingly identify her as a feminist, she doesn’t want to be ‘defined’ by what she believes in. “Obviously, there are things about me which, according to some people, might make me come across as a feminist: I work hard, I make my own money, I’m comfortable and confident in my own skin, and I encourage women to be open and honest about their sexuality, and to embrace their beauty and their bodies,” she said. “But why do we have to put labels on things? You’re Republican, you’re Democrat, you’re bisexual, you’re plus-size, you’re poor, you’re a criminal, you’re a mother, you’re a feminist. I’m a human being, and I have thoughts, feelings and opinions about a lot of different things. “I don’t need to be defined by those beliefs, just as much as I don’t want to be set apart from – or viewed as being against – those who DO define themselves by those.” Kim, the wife of outspoken rapper Kanye West, concluded by saying that she believes people who label themselves feminists are contributing to the inequality in the world. “I feel that, being grouped or labelled can create separation between people who do (or don’t) fall into certain categories, when they may actually share many of the same beliefs and goals,” she finished.