Quote by Ani DiFranco

A lot of women these days, a lot of young women don't want to call themselves feminists. You have this cheap, hideous 'girl power' sort of fad, which I think is pretty benign at best, but at worst, I think it's a way of taking the politics out of feminism and making it some kind of fashion.

A lot of women these days, a lot of young women don't want t

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This quote suggests that many young women are hesitant to identify as feminists and instead embrace a superficial concept of "girl power" which the speaker views as a trivial trend. They argue that this approach removes the political agendas and deeper meanings of feminism, turning it into a mere fashion statement. The quote portrays a concern that contemporary women might be actively disassociating themselves from the feminist movement and diluting its significance.

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