My definition of feminism is quite close to that in the "Yes you are" article I just linked. For me, feminism is about aspiring to fair and equal treatment of all genders, both legally and through societal habits. I admit I am not well read on the topic, nor have I ever attended a gender study class. Yet I've never met another real life feminist who would belittle my reflexion or say I'm not a real feminist because of that.
As Cochonette pointed out, it is part of ending all oppressions to me - I am also against racism, classism, I am a vegan and my whole life is built around trans-national cooperation. I'm never too sure where one issue stops and another begins.
It has never cost me anything to identify as a feminist, nor to use the F word.
It has brought me fantastic opportunities for discussion, outreach, renewed humbleness, growth, reflexion, sharper insight on the world and overall awesomeness
