They're not even close to being the same thing.

at least more than 90% percent of women in the world are feminist(and a small percentage of men), whether they know it or not. And yeah I'm tomboy and a feminist, but I'm pretty sure there are more girly feminists

Duh, they have two completely different meanings and connotations

Tomboys can be sexist and feminists can be femme. To some extent, tomboys challenge gender norms, but they can also reinforce them by indicating that femininity is inferior.

Tomboy = a female with a boyish personality, interests, etc.
Feminist = a female who believes women and men should have equal rights.

That's how I see it.

I agree with all these comments.

@SouthParkSmart We cant forget MEN who believe we should be equal. I sometimes forget them as well, but no matter how rare, there are SOME guys that care.

I don't see how they're related......

^The feminist stereotype is often that they're tomboyish. But I'm feminist and have an interest in fashion and makeup.

I Have Boyish Interests. I Like Sports and Playin Wiht Boys But I Still Like Makeup & Shoes Juss Like AnyOtha Girl I Kno ... Makes Me No Different . And Juss Cause They Aren't Tha Exact Samee Yu Can Be Both A Feminist And TomBoy.

Yes there is a difference but just because ur a tomboy doesn't mean ur not a feminist

@Lauren_Mallory same.

Ones a lifestyle andd belief-system, the others a style of dress.

im a girly feminist

I am about as feminine as it gets, but I am also strong. I believe in sexy, AND believe in NO double-standards. EQUAL RIGHTS for both sexes. (Girl Powa)-so they can be two totally different things^

u can be a tomboy and stll be feminist. btw im a tomboy feminist, but still wear girl stuff.

Of course! After all, a feminist can be of any gender (or lack gender) and can have all kinds of personality traits and interests. A tomboy, on the other hand, is specifically a female who has traits and/or interests that are perceived as typically masculine.

I can see where the confusion may be. Many tomboys may have a feminist mindset, due to it being difficult for them to be accepted for who they are. However, femininity is looked down on society too, so girly girls also have good reason to be feminists, as do men who have typically feminine traits and may want to destroy this idea of femininity being a negative thing.

Sometimes being a tomboy and being a feminist go hand in hand, but that's not always the case. There is definitely a difference between the two, though.

I- how is this even a question?

I wouldn't be shocked if the cringy second wave type of feminists or TERFs thought so though.