Why people hate feminists, environmentalists, and activists in general

A new study offers insight into why so many of us are unmoved by their grating do-good ways

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Can't stand man-hating feminists and hippie environmentalists? You're not the only one.

A new study from the University of Toronto published in the European Journal of Social Psychology shows that feminists, environmentalists, and activists in general may face an uphill battle gaining supporters because no one wants to be associated with their irritating do-gooder ways.

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Emily Shire is chief researcher for The Week magazine. She has written about pop culture, religion, and women and gender issues at publications including Slate, The Forward, and Jewcy.