Am I allowed to use this word to describe myself?

iamateenagefeminist:

1. Has this word been used against a specific group of people in the past or is it being used against a specific group of people in the present? 

• If no then you are allowed to use that word to describe yourself. 
• If yes then move onto question two

2. Are you a part of the group the word has been used against?

• If yes then you are allowed to use that word to describe yourself 
• If no then you are not allowed to use that word to describe yourself. 
• If “no, but!” move onto question three.

3. Are other people in the group the word has been used against telling you that you are not allowed to use that word?

• If yes you should probably check your privilege and not use that word to describe yourself.