Feminism is a social/political movement and ideology that aims to achieve the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes. It is also a sub category of Egalitarianism that focuses primarily on women's issues. There are many different types of feminists with different ideas and approaches on how to achieve equality between the sexes such as radical feminists, liberal feminists, eco feminists, etc. There is also a pervasive attitude that feminism is only for women which is just not true, anybody can choose to be a feminist regardless of gender.
Joan: In class today we talked about feminism and what the movement is about, did you know that in the US child marriage is still legal?
Harriet: Yes! And in many states it is perfectly legal for police officers to have "sex" with people in their custody even though people in custody cannot consent.
Joan: How horrifying! Feminism still has a lot of work left to do.
Harriet: Yes! And in many states it is perfectly legal for police officers to have "sex" with people in their custody even though people in custody cannot consent.
Joan: How horrifying! Feminism still has a lot of work left to do.
by peachycakes July 24, 2020
Get the Feminismmug. Feminism (noun)
The advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
Feminism at its core is about equality of women and men. Critics argue that equality is not possible because women and men are not the “same." However, feminism advocates equal rights and equal access to opportunities. Women and men do not have to be the “same” to have the right to equality.
The advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
Feminism at its core is about equality of women and men. Critics argue that equality is not possible because women and men are not the “same." However, feminism advocates equal rights and equal access to opportunities. Women and men do not have to be the “same” to have the right to equality.
As a social activist, Gloria Steinem was instrumental in bringing feminism to national attention in the late 1960s.
by epHH December 17, 2020
Get the Feminismmug. A movement that is about in powering women and giving them equal right and helping men feel they can share there feelings without being less of a man.
Although many people believe this word means hating men, it doesn’t, and if you use it to talk about hating men then you are a disgrace feminism.
Although many people believe this word means hating men, it doesn’t, and if you use it to talk about hating men then you are a disgrace feminism.
by Flying pigs May 11, 2020
Get the Feminismmug. An movement made to signify gender equality, with women fighting for rights to be seen as equals to men, in a patriarchal society.
by FayeBeckett April 26, 2021
Get the Feminismmug. by Definitions4noobs June 9, 2018
Get the Feminismmug. Feminism is the belief that women are abused and mistreated in western society and are not treated as equals to men. when in reality it's just an outlet for women to bitch and complain about 3rd world problems that don't exist.
by Retard-daily February 12, 2017
Get the Feminismmug. Culture in which girls' "rights" are defended however some ironically show their breasts to protest... to try and spite the 'oppressive society', which must only include men...
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Feminist: fear the wrath of my titties!!!
Man: *wood solidifies*
Feminists parents: why oh why did Clare have to become a google-sexual, social media stunting, narcissistic feminist
Feminist: STOP OPPRESSING FEMINISM, DAD, OR I SHALL UNLEASH THY BRA
Man: *wood solidifies*
Feminists parents: why oh why did Clare have to become a google-sexual, social media stunting, narcissistic feminist
Feminist: STOP OPPRESSING FEMINISM, DAD, OR I SHALL UNLEASH THY BRA
by Boom bam bop badabop boom pow November 27, 2016
Get the Feminismmug.