Feminism
noun
The belief in and support for equal rights between women and men.
She supports feminism because she believes in gender equality.
Often appears as...
- advocate for feminism
- understand feminism
noun
The movement to end sexism and discrimination against women.
The rise of feminism in the 20th century led to significant progress in women's rights.
Often appears as...
- history of feminism
- rise of feminism
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Historical
noun
A theory in social science regarding women's views and experiences.
In her research, she applies a feminism perspective.
Often appears as...
- feminism theory
- feminism perspective
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Formal
Academic
noun
The belief in and support for equal rights between women and men.
She supports feminism because she believes in gender equality.
Often appears as...
- advocate for feminism
- understand feminism
noun
The movement to end sexism and discrimination against women.
The rise of feminism in the 20th century led to significant progress in women's rights.
Often appears as...
- history of feminism
- rise of feminism
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A theory in social science regarding women's views and experiences.
In her research, she applies a feminism perspective.
Often appears as...
- feminism theory
- feminism perspective
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Gender Balance
Feminism emphasizes equal opportunities in all aspects of life, not just legal rights.
Feminism seeks to balance the representation of men and women in politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Anti-Men
Feminism is often misunderstood as being against men, but it aims for equality.
Her feminism doesn't mean she's against men; she wants equal pay for equal work.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotations
Feminism is seen positively by many as a step towards a more just society.
Many politicians have positively aligned themselves with feminism to show their support for equality.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Balance
Feminism emphasizes equal opportunities in all aspects of life, not just legal rights.
Feminism seeks to balance the representation of men and women in politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Anti-Men
Feminism is often misunderstood as being against men, but it aims for equality.
Her feminism doesn't mean she's against men; she wants equal pay for equal work.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotations
Feminism is seen positively by many as a step towards a more just society.
Many politicians have positively aligned themselves with feminism to show their support for equality.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Balance
Feminism emphasizes equal opportunities in all aspects of life, not just legal rights.
Feminism seeks to balance the representation of men and women in politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Anti-Men
Feminism is often misunderstood as being against men, but it aims for equality.
Her feminism doesn't mean she's against men; she wants equal pay for equal work.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotations
Feminism is seen positively by many as a step towards a more just society.
Many politicians have positively aligned themselves with feminism to show their support for equality.
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Video examples
Isabel Allende: Tales of...
she said to me that feminism was dated, that I should move on. We had a memorable fight. Feminism is dated? Yes, for privileged women like my daughter and all of us here today, but not for most of our sisters in the rest of the world, who are still forced into premature marriage,
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Courtney Martin:...
But I suspected there was something really important about this whole feminism thing, so I started covertly tiptoeing into my mom's bookshelves and picking books off and reading them -- never, of course, admitting that I was doing so. I didn't actually claim the feminist label
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Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
a website for teenage girls that was not this kind of one-dimensional strong character empowerment thing because I think one thing that can be very alienating about a misconception of feminism is that girls then think that to be a feminist, they have to live up to
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Roxane Gay: Confessions...
We need to take into account these differences and how they affect us, as much as we account for what we have in common. Without this kind of inclusion, our feminism is nothing. I hold these truths to be self-evident, but let me be I'm a mess.
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Reframing Black History...
from the way that i see things so it's a lot of questions it's a lot of well why is this technique producing this kind of data i think it's flawed and um a lot of young people now care about issues that are important to them like feminism
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Tales of passion -...
we had a memorable fight feminism is dated yes for privileged women like my daughter and all of us here today but not for most of our sisters in the rest of the world who are still forced into premature marriage prostitution
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Dangerous times call for...
only to discover that my newfound activism and my fermenting feminism would often be in direct conflict with my deeply embedded need to please and be popular. In my first job as a college teacher, I broke the rules,
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I am here to confuse you...
young ones now I'm kidding but I discovered you know I have a weakness for them but I discovered lots of women and male scholars who help nurture my feminism and more changes this time about headscarves and hymens
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To future generations of...
not for all women. I mean, you know, there were all kinds of misunderstandings, not to mention ridicule. But I hope that that's past. I used to just send people to the dictionary to look up feminism, very helpful.
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Why can't we talk about...
to know how your body works. It shouldn't -- It shouldn't be an act of feminism to ask for help when you're suffering.
Video examples
Isabel Allende: Tales of...
she said to me that feminism was dated, that I should move on. We had a memorable fight. Feminism is dated? Yes, for privileged women like my daughter and all of us here today, but not for most of our sisters in the rest of the world, who are still forced into premature marriage,
Video examples
Courtney Martin:...
But I suspected there was something really important about this whole feminism thing, so I started covertly tiptoeing into my mom's bookshelves and picking books off and reading them -- never, of course, admitting that I was doing so. I didn't actually claim the feminist label
Video examples
Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
a website for teenage girls that was not this kind of one-dimensional strong character empowerment thing because I think one thing that can be very alienating about a misconception of feminism is that girls then think that to be a feminist, they have to live up to
Video examples
Roxane Gay: Confessions...
We need to take into account these differences and how they affect us, as much as we account for what we have in common. Without this kind of inclusion, our feminism is nothing. I hold these truths to be self-evident, but let me be I'm a mess.
Video examples
Reframing Black History...
from the way that i see things so it's a lot of questions it's a lot of well why is this technique producing this kind of data i think it's flawed and um a lot of young people now care about issues that are important to them like feminism
Video examples
Tales of passion -...
we had a memorable fight feminism is dated yes for privileged women like my daughter and all of us here today but not for most of our sisters in the rest of the world who are still forced into premature marriage prostitution
Video examples
Dangerous times call for...
only to discover that my newfound activism and my fermenting feminism would often be in direct conflict with my deeply embedded need to please and be popular. In my first job as a college teacher, I broke the rules,
Video examples
I am here to confuse you...
young ones now I'm kidding but I discovered you know I have a weakness for them but I discovered lots of women and male scholars who help nurture my feminism and more changes this time about headscarves and hymens
Video examples
To future generations of...
not for all women. I mean, you know, there were all kinds of misunderstandings, not to mention ridicule. But I hope that that's past. I used to just send people to the dictionary to look up feminism, very helpful.
Video examples
Why can't we talk about...
to know how your body works. It shouldn't -- It shouldn't be an act of feminism to ask for help when you're suffering.
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Quote examples
Erica Jong
American Novelist
The problem with feminism in the second wave was that we fought so much among ourselves, and I think we did so much damage to the movement... and I think the next wave, the third wave, is women mentoring younger women and women helping younger women to enter the political process and the writing world.
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Yuna
Malaysian Musician
I think feminism is that you just have to stick it all out. I remember this one time when someone interviewed me, and I was young, and they said, 'Do you see yourself as a feminist?' And I was like, 'I don't know. I'm not really comfortable calling myself a feminist.
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
It is the woman - nearly always - in spite of all the advances of modern feminism, who still takes responsibility for the bulk of the chores, as well as doing her paid job. This is true even in households where men try to be unselfish and to do their share.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I would like to say that I'm a walking poster board for feminism and women's liberation, but there are things that I do in my life that deeply, deeply fall short of being a statement for being a strong woman. I am flawed as much as anyone else.
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Jessica Chastain
American Actress
The great thing about modern feminism is that women can define what it means to them: it can mean being ambitious, it can mean being emotional, it can mean being sensitive and compassionate and also a leader. It can mean all those things.
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J. Courtney Sullivan
American Novelist
For whatever reason, various outlets and individuals are committed to making the world think that young girls don't talk or care about feminism anymore, that it's totally over. But it's not.
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Judith Butler
American Philosopher
Sexual harassment law is very important. But I think it would be a mistake if the sexual harassment law movement is the only way in which feminism is known in the media.
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Jane Fonda
American Actress
I see many more men who are feminist, or at least who have learned about life in the context of feminism.
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Sheila Heti
Canadian Writer
My feminism is just part of my being - a part of my understanding of the world.
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Roxane Gay
American Writer
In truth, I don't care about making feminism more accessible to anyone.
Quote examples
Erica Jong
American Novelist
The problem with feminism in the second wave was that we fought so much among ourselves, and I think we did so much damage to the movement... and I think the next wave, the third wave, is women mentoring younger women and women helping younger women to enter the political process and the writing world.
Quote examples
Yuna
Malaysian Musician
I think feminism is that you just have to stick it all out. I remember this one time when someone interviewed me, and I was young, and they said, 'Do you see yourself as a feminist?' And I was like, 'I don't know. I'm not really comfortable calling myself a feminist.
Quote examples
A. N. Wilson
English Writer
It is the woman - nearly always - in spite of all the advances of modern feminism, who still takes responsibility for the bulk of the chores, as well as doing her paid job. This is true even in households where men try to be unselfish and to do their share.
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
I would like to say that I'm a walking poster board for feminism and women's liberation, but there are things that I do in my life that deeply, deeply fall short of being a statement for being a strong woman. I am flawed as much as anyone else.
Quote examples
Jessica Chastain
American Actress
The great thing about modern feminism is that women can define what it means to them: it can mean being ambitious, it can mean being emotional, it can mean being sensitive and compassionate and also a leader. It can mean all those things.
Quote examples
J. Courtney Sullivan
American Novelist
For whatever reason, various outlets and individuals are committed to making the world think that young girls don't talk or care about feminism anymore, that it's totally over. But it's not.
Quote examples
Judith Butler
American Philosopher
Sexual harassment law is very important. But I think it would be a mistake if the sexual harassment law movement is the only way in which feminism is known in the media.
Quote examples
Jane Fonda
American Actress
I see many more men who are feminist, or at least who have learned about life in the context of feminism.
Quote examples
Sheila Heti
Canadian Writer
My feminism is just part of my being - a part of my understanding of the world.
Quote examples
Roxane Gay
American Writer
In truth, I don't care about making feminism more accessible to anyone.
Example 1 of 10
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