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The Star Of "Girl Meets World" Just Got Real As Hell About White Feminism

"To only acknowledge feminism from a one sided view when the literal DEFINITION is the equality of the sexes is not feminism at all."

Thirteen-year-old actress Rowan Blanchard, who plays the daughter of Corey and Topanga Matthews on Girl Meets World, just delivered a woke-as-hell Instagram essay on feminism.

When asked about the topic of "white feminism," which many describe as the exclusion of POC from mainstream feminism, she had a lot to say:

She goes on to praise intersectional feminism, which includes the experiences of women of color and trans women...

...to shouting out Amandla Stenberg for calling out cultural appropriation, even though "she was automatically labeled the angry black girl"...

..and discussing the double standards in applauding white women for addressing issues of race, but shutting down women of color for doing the same. She also addresses how society labels gay men and black men through misogyny and racism.

She concludes her essay with: "To only acknowledge feminism from a one sided view when the literal DEFINITION is the equality of the sexes is not feminism at all."

And aside from the essay, Rowan's Instagram is a treasure trove of social awareness, from highlighting Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby...

...to admiring Caitlyn Jenner for her bravery...

...to honoring the memories of Sandra Bland, Mike Brown, Tamir Rice, and Eric Garner.

Hi! This is such an important thing to be discussing. I have made a very big point at making sure my personal feminism includes everyone- and educating myself and discussing these topics have really helped.Issues that are commonly thought of as feminist issues include sexual assault, rape, abortion, Planned Parenthood, domestic violence, equal education, and the wage gap. Feminists have also adopted marriage equality and gay/lesbian rights as their issue which is wonderful.However, with as many issues as feminists have succeeded in adopting, many of us seem to have not accepted the fact that police brutality and race issues are our issues too."White feminism" forgets all about intersectional feminism. The way a black woman experiences sexism and inequality is different from the way a white woman experiences sexism and inequality. Likewise with trans-women and Hispanic women. While white women are making 78 cents to the dollar, Native American women are making 65 cents, black women are making 64 cents, and Hispanic women are making 54 cents. Kimberlé Crenshaw said it perfectly in 1989 when she said "The view that women experience oppression in varying configurations and in varying degrees of intensity. Cultural patterns of oppression are not only interrelated, but are bound together and influenced by the intersectional systems of society. Examples of this include race, gender, class, ability, and ethnicity." This includes trans women especially, who have been robbed of their souls when they are told they are not "real women" It is SO important to protect trans women and trans youth as they are incredibly at risk when it comes to sexual assault and hate crimes. People also seem to forget that black women are victims of police violence too- from Sandra Bland to India Clarke- a trans woman who was beaten to death in Florida just a month ago.The fact that when Amandla Stenberg wrote this beautiful and truthful piece http://instagram.com/p/5D-u1Vm1c8/ she was automatically labeled the "angry black girl" says enough. We are so quick to applaud white women for commenting on race issues/discussions like #BlackLivesMatter, and #SayHerName, but when a black girl comments on it- she is told she is overreacting or being angry.Comments like the ones you mentioned in your question drive me insane. I have personally seen men get called gay/ f**/ pu*** for wearing anything even remotely feminine. Gay is simply not an insult. Also, let's not forget that black men cannot wear hoods without being stereotyped as thugs.To only acknowledge feminism from a one sided view when the literal DEFINITION is the equality of the sexes is not feminism at all. We need to be talking about this more. Discussion leads to change. Xo, Row

The essay has garnered praise from Emma Watson and original Boy Meets World actor Rider Strong, among others.

Preternaturally talented, a huge heart, and smart as hell. Very proud of @rowblanchard: http://t.co/UcSprODIjU #NextGenMeetingTheWorld

This is called 'hitting the nail on the head'. @rowblanchard

Stay woke, Rowan.