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. A person who believes that women should have the same rights as men.
WHAT ITS NOT: Someone who believes women are superior to men
People who want to put women down tend to say the definition of feminist is a bitch who thinks women are superior. Note that change the definition of a word meant to give women power into a word against women. Who gave them this power?
WHAT ITS NOT: Someone who believes women are superior to men
People who want to put women down tend to say the definition of feminist is a bitch who thinks women are superior. Note that change the definition of a word meant to give women power into a word against women. Who gave them this power?
Guy 1: ugh, she’s such a bitchy feminist
Guy 2: Pretty sure it’s ok to be bitchy when you just want the same rights...
Guy 2: Pretty sure it’s ok to be bitchy when you just want the same rights...
by Thisislaw May 4, 2020
Get the Feministmug. Any person (regardless of gender) who believes that men and women should be equal. A lot of the time they are confused with "men haters" because since today's society is male ruled, feminists are working to improve women's rights so they are equal to the rights men have. This does NOT mean they hate men, they just want equality of the sexes.
by aksepterer May 21, 2018
Get the Feministmug. Feminists are a group of people which fight for equal rights between men and women. They stand for equality and although many people think that feminists hate men and think that women are better than them - they don't. They want everyone to know that a woman can reach as many things as a man can.
For example, Emma Watson is a feminist.
by Just a normal girl <3 July 12, 2019
Get the Feministmug. by The true truth teller 101 November 21, 2019
Get the Feministmug. Feminists are not man haters. It is not women who refuse to shave. It is not women who only get abortions and don’t believe in relationships. We are women who want change not just for ourselves , but for everyone who has been underestimated and held back from equality. It’s men and women fighting for gender equality.
by womenlover101 January 22, 2018
Get the Feministmug.