Someone who fought for women's rights after the suffragettes. Not to be confused with someone who fights for gender equality (equalist). Not existent in the modern world as this is confused with feminazi.
by TrustMe Johnson May 18, 2016
Get the Feministmug. A feminist is usually NOT a man/woman (usually woman) who wants equality between sexes, instead, they want females to be dominant in society. So basically they are fucking retards.
by You're a Gabe Itch. October 9, 2019
Get the feministmug. Any person who thinks that women are human beings, equal to men, and opposes the subjugation of women. Any person who believes that women aren't second class citizens, have minds, and should be able to be something other than domestic help or a factory for producing sons. A man can be a feminist. Not all feminists hate men, or are lesbians.
by the birds and trees October 24, 2007
Get the feministsmug. A feminist is someone who believes in equality for both men and women. A feminist advocates for equal rights for men and women, and for the right to express and not suppress oneself. One example of this is the feminist's fight to end toxic masculinity, which is the notion that men must follow strict gender roles or else they are not "manly" enough, a popular example of which is that men aren't supposed to cry.
by milkymelk October 28, 2018
Get the Feministmug. A feminist is a person of any gender that is not sexist, homophobic, transphobic or racist. Basically someone with common sense that realised that we need equality as it is a human right.
by Soundos February 26, 2019
Get the Feministmug. Not to be mistaken for "misandrist" (someone who hates men), a feminist is a person who wants to achieve the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the genders. For centuries women have lived without basic rights. It was feminists who got women the right to vote, the right to divorce, the right to have an abortion, everything that women are able to do today. Nonetheless, there are still disadvantages, such as the wage gap, abortion laws, sexual abuse/consent laws, etc. Misogyny still exists. Thus, feminism is still needed, not as an effort to "banish men" or whatever, but to simply get HUMAN RIGHTS and be treated as HUMAN. Some feminists believe in the intersectionality theory/intersectional feminism, which is a branch of feminism that is all inclusive and identifies other kinds of discrimination that overlap with sexism. Essentially, feminists fight for minorities - and that includes male minorities (POC, LGBT, etc.). Feminists empower women of all races, religions, sexualities, etc. by promoting body positivity, shutting down slut-shaming, shutting down misogynistic views, embracing sexuality, and so much more. Feminists also fight against toxic masculinity. Feminists literally just want everyone to be happy, have equal opportunities, and break down barriers and toxic norms.
"I think women should be able to express themselves however they like. I mean I think that's feminism. Taking pride in your body, taking pride in your work, and doing whatever you want...I think you get to be strong in yourself and do what YOU feel good doing. But that's also just in general. People should be able to do what they want and not be stereotyped"
-- Ariana Grande, a feminist and a queen
"I don't consider myself an anything-ist, but my life has been shaped by powerful women. My father once told my mother that woman was made from the rib of Adam, and my mom broke his jaw"
-- Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, in response to being called a 'feminist'
-- Ariana Grande, a feminist and a queen
"I don't consider myself an anything-ist, but my life has been shaped by powerful women. My father once told my mother that woman was made from the rib of Adam, and my mom broke his jaw"
-- Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, in response to being called a 'feminist'
by birthday_cake June 11, 2019
Get the Feministmug. by jimmy_22 June 10, 2018
Get the feministmug.