As a liberal feminist, I’ve encountered this sentiment quite frequently from people around me. Because of some values I pursue as a feminist, I often received unfriendly responses from authority figures that don’t seem particularly hostile on the surface. However, due to their disguised friendliness, some individuals mistakenly believed that these figures are highly fond of me. It’s challenging to navigate the diverse social landscape as the sole person who truly understands my authentic self. Many young feminists I’ve met in my life fail to grasp the concept of ‘keeping your enemies close,’ a strategy employed by powerful individuals. They fail to comprehend that it’s more frightening to be ostensibly accepted by these powerful figures than to face criticism from them. They will eventually learn this lesson though. 
Discussion
Politics is never easy for anyone. I became a feminist with naïve hope that I could change the workplace where sexual harassment is prevalent. I wanted to learn how to express myself assertively to my boyfriend or spouse without sounding like a dependent person who lacks self-judgment and decision-making abilities. I became a feminist to learn how to navigate life as an independent person. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m proficient in politics. I was more interested in its philosophy. Becoming a skilled politician or even a person with political acumen is a different matter altogether. If you fail to understand this distinction, you may end up being a cheap pawn in power games.
Is it redundant to say “cheap pawn”? Perhaps. 🤔