So you might be wondering, "What exactly would I be if I support feminism?". Well, you would be a called a feminist, aka someone who supports feminism. If you believe in human rights, individual rights, and equality for all, you are a feminist. Feminists want to explain the many ways that sexist stereotypes, double standards, and oppressions harm women generally. The majority of feminists are women.
A major step towards the spreading of feminism, was that the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize was Jane Addams. Jane Addams was a major leader in women's suffrage and world peace. She also created the first Hull House and is recognized as the founder of the social work profession in the United States.
Who are some other well known feminists? Well here is a list of some:
Meryl Streep
Maya Angelou
Hillary Clinton (Obviously!)
Oprah Winfrey
Madonna
Ashley Judd
Angelina Jolie
Olivia Wilde
Malala Yousafzai
What are some commonly asked questions in the field of feminism?
What is a feminist point-of-view?
Feminist theory aims to understand gender inequality and focuses on gender politics, power relations, and sexuality. While providing a critique of these social and political relations, much of feminist theory also focuses on the promotion of women's rights and interests.
Can men be feminists?
Of course! Many men are comfortable with referring to themselves as feminists, although it is not extremely common.
What is sexism?
Sexism is both discrimination based on gender and the attitudes, stereotypes, and the cultural elements that promote this discrimination. Sexism is sort of a "sub-topic" under the topic of feminism.
Does feminism have multiple waves?
Feminism has currently has three different waves, Suffrage, Equal Pay, and Patriarchy. Go back to the Home page to find out more about these three waves.
If you are a feminist, what can you do to help feminism?
Promote femimnism. You may not realize it, but there are hundreds of people around you who have never even heard of feminism. Educate your community about feminism and why it is a something worth fighting for.
Is feminism radical?
Many people think feminism is radical, but it is not. Feminism is ultra-conservative.
Is feminism scientific in any way?
No. Science conditions on the evidence, astrology conditions on random data and feminism conditions on the polar opposite of reality. Feminism is an anti-science.
Where can I find out more on feminism?
The internet! There are many other websites on the internet that contain information on feminism. There are also many feminism blogs on the internet that you can join and become a part of!
Below are two videos that talk about feminism and contain a lot of good information.
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