Women share opinions on why they're NOT feminists on Whisper app

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Frustrated women took to secret-sharing app Whisper
Anonymous users slammed women's right movement calling it 'extremist'
One confession said the equality act makes people feel 'ashamed'

Published: 02:03 EST, 10 July 2015 | Updated: 08:16 EST, 10 July 2015

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Feminism has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years with high-profile celebrities including Emma Watson, Miley Cyrus and Hillary Clinton pledging their allegiance to the women's rights movement.

However, many women from around the world have aired their frustration on the subject of equality on secret-sharing app Whisper.

Thanks to the anonymous nature of the site, many females felt confident enough to reveal their true feelings on the sisterhood act.

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One user took to secret-sharing app Whisper to say there were 'not a feminist' as they 'don't believe in man hating'

Without censorship, frank confessions varied from people slamming what they believe to be feminists' hygiene habits and compared their views to extremism.

One outraged user cited 'man hating' and 'gross hairy armpits' as reasons for not supporting the cause: 'I'm not a feminist because I don't believe in man hating and having gross hairy armpits and bad hygiene. I believe we should be respected no matter what gender. Without both we all wouldn't be here.'

Many women touched on the fact that they didn't feel comfortable calling themselves a feminist as they enjoy living off their partner's money, being treated 'like a lady' and aspiring to play the role of a stereotypical housewife.

'I'm not a feminist because I would be perfectly content not working and living off a rich spouse's money, as bad as that sounds,' one user wrote.

A former feminist said she no longer follows the cause as 'radical feminists' have 'destroyed' the 'true meaning'

Another opinionated contributor added: 'I'm not a feminist. I've never felt oppressed as a woman, on the contrary I've gotten many perks for being female. I DON'T want to be treated like a man, but like a lady.'

Agreeing with fellow participants, a woman replied: 'I'm not a feminist, I plan on getting married being a virgin, I will cook and clean for my husband, and I am a Christian. If you really have a problem with that then hey just don't talk to me.'

'I don't like "feminism" because it makes people see women in an ugly light, besides feminists think I'm stupid because I would love the traditional role of mother/wife,' another added.

One woman admitted that she would feel 'perfectly content' to give up her career and live off her partner's wages

Opinionated views mentioned being treated 'like a lady' and wanting to live by traditional female stereotypes

One woman wrote on Whisper that the word 'feminism' makes people see women in an 'ugly light'

Whisper is an online community that allows anonymous users to share and comment on each other's secrets, allowing individuals to air their emotions without any fear of retribution.

Many women focused on the rift between male and females they believe feminism can cause.

'The truth is I totally support gender equality but I would never call myself a feminist because they are way too extremist and I don't want to be associated with the actions of most feminists,' said one user.

Another who is in favour of 'gender equality', added: 'I hate feminism as it hurts gender equality by constantly highlighting the differences between men and women.'

One honest user said she would not call herself a feminist as they are too 'extremist' but she does support 'gender equality'

One contributor said she feminism constantly highlights the 'differences between men and women'

'I no longer label myself as a feminist just because of the radical feminists that completely destroyed the word's true meaning,' said another.

One vocal woman went as far to call the equal rights drive 'gross', saying: 'Feminism is gross. Mainly because most feminists are huge assholes to men. Not all men are monsters. I refuse to be a feminist. I am an equalist!'

Harry Potter actress Emma Watson told Vogue that she is a feminist but believed the 'romance' of the movement had been 'taken away a bit for my generation'.

Speaking to Elle, hit maker Miley Cyrus said she wants 'equality for everybody' while US president candidate Hillary Clinton revealed how she defied the stereotypical female role of staying at home to 'bake cookies' in favour of striving for a career.

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One user described the women's rights movement as 'gross', left, while another believes that women and men are 'already equal', right

One woman contributing to the online community said she has 'bigger things to worry about' than feminism

Some Whisper users said they don't believe in the feminist movement because they see the sexes as 'already equal' or they have more important things to worry about.

'I'm not a feminist because I think women and men are already equal and I can't say this to people because they think I hate women. I love women I just don't think anyone deserves special treatment,' said one.

Another added, 'I'm a girl and I don't understand why everyone is freaking out about the fact that I'm not a feminist. I just don't exactly worry about women's rights right now. I have bigger things to worry about...'

While some women are keen for men to be gentlemanly towards them saying, 'I'm a girl, yet I hate feminism. I think demanding equality and yet still expecting chivalry is wrong. You can have one or the other.'

Others just want everyone to be treated the same, saying, 'I don't consider myself a feminist but I wish more men would treat me like a human and not a stereotype.'