In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about feminism — and yes, we have opinions.

We get into what feminism actually means to us, why we proudly identify as feminists, and why it’s so frustrating when people misunderstand, dismiss, or twist the word into something it’s not.

This conversation covers the everyday realities of being a woman in society: the double standards, the expectations, the emotional labor, the pressure to be likable, the way women are judged no matter what they do, and the exhaustion of constantly having to explain things that should honestly be obvious by now.

We’re not here to make feminism palatable. We’re here to talk honestly about why it still matters, why women are tired, and why wanting equality, autonomy, safety, respect, and opportunity should not be controversial. ...