You’ve probably heard of “spiritual bypassing” where you bypass the deeper, darker parts of life and a spiritual journey. Similarly, I’ve come up with “feminist bypassing” where you bypass understanding feminist theory and go directly to the practice in order to be liked, get “it right” or a “good person”. We need to have theory AND practice. Having a deeper understanding of feminism, its herstory, its various theories, and how we’ve been socialized will help you know what actions to take and create more sustainable social change.