I think people who ask generalized questions like, "Why does group X have irrational opinion Y about subject Z?" should instead engage with individuals about why they feel a certain way on a specific subject. I think they would find that people make up a full spectrum, opinions are more diverse than the right one and the ridiculous one, and people don't personify two extreme opposing memes.
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Were the MAGA shitheads to suddenly realize the real reasons why they are angry, there would be a chaotic overthrow of society. That's probably also not what we want. We want an ordered change to the system. But given that we can't do that without class solidarity, the chaotic overthrow would also be acceptable.
I do hate that it's called feminism, though
Guarantee a lot more people would believe the whole "it's about equality for BOTH sexes line" if it wasn't named for one sex already (on top of the many women I've heard say "it's called feminism, get in line for rights, men" which isn't helpful either)
I and those I associate with use egalitarian for that reason, even at feminist events. Usually goes over smoothly with one or two assholes who absolutely fit the mold chuds imagine, sadly