e.e. cummings once said "It takes courage to grow up and become who you truly are" and I feel this quote very accurately describes me. As I have grown up I have solidified opinions of my own and discovered causes that I am passionate about, one of which being intersectional feminism. Intersectional feminism fights back against sexism, but in a way that acknowledges that gender inequality is also shaped by other forms of hatred such as racism and homophobia. By identifying as an intersectional feminist and voicing my opinions, I am seen as radical and controversial. However, I do not see it this way. I stand up for what I believe in and will not back down, but in a world filled with hatred that is seen as "radical". It takes courage to stand
