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Straw feminism is a form of straw man argument used by antifeminists in which a distorted or fabricated version of feminism is used in an attempt to mock or dismiss feminist arguments. A straw feminist then is a fabricated character that often uses oversimplifications, misrepresentations and stereotypes in order to discredit feminism as a whole. For example, straw feminists are often depicted as promoting incendiary beliefs such as "all men are evil". Media researcher Michele White argues that straw feminism creates a burden for feminists who are constantly expected to refute the straw-feminist position, with the intent of making feminism unpalatable to potential supporters.
See also
Feminazi
Men's rights
Misandry
Sexism
Woke
References
Further reading
Levit, Nancy (1998). "The 'F' Word: Feminism and Its Detractors". The Gender Line: Men, Women, and the Law. New York University Press. pp. 123–167. ISBN 978-0-8147-5121-3.