feminism

noun

fem·i·nism | \ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm

Definition of feminism

1 : the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes

2 : organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests

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To boot, the book ends with the revelation that the villain all along was feminism. — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "In Bill Clinton’s New Thriller, the Final Villain is Feminism," 8 June 2018 Sojourner Truth, a legendary orator who had a hand disability, lit the flames of modern feminism through speeches about women’s rights and the abolition of slavery. — Ola Ojewumi, SELF, "I'm Celebrating My Disabled Black Girl Magic Because I'm Done Feeling Invisible," 7 Nov. 2018 In addition to detailing their experiences over the past two years, the book also discusses the role of feminism in fitness, and reinforces the message that fitness can and should be for everyone, no matter their age, size, gender, or ability. — Amy Marturana, SELF, "These Feminist Philosophers Set Out to Get as Fit as They Could by Age 50," 7 Aug. 2018 Under the Shadow' (2016) Set in 1980s post-revolutionary Tehran, this Farsi-language film has an obvious socio-political subtext, and is deeply rooted in feminism. — Kate Robertson, Marie Claire, "13 Feminist Horror Movies That Will Make You Appreciate the Genre in a Whole New Way," 18 July 2018 Janet Kniffin, who developed her interests in feminism and social justice at Pomfret School in eastern Connecticut, died June 10. — Anne M. Hamilton, courant.com, "Extraordinary Life: A Passion For Women's Rights, Social Justice," 1 July 2018 And to Nelson’s point, when second wave feminism took hold in the early ‘60s, covens and witch imagery came along with it—in pop culture and in the real world. — Kelsea Stahler, Teen Vogue, "The Resurgence of Witches in Pop Culture Like Sabrina, AHS "Coven," and "Charmed" Reflects Women in the Real World," 14 Nov. 2018 Greer is one of the godmothers of second-wave feminism. — Amanda Erickson, Washington Post, "Feminist Germaine Greer says most rape is just ‘bad sex’," 31 May 2018 In the book, June recalls being embarrassed by her mother’s brand of strident, second wave feminism, and took that generation’s advances for granted. — Rena Gross, Billboard, "'The Handmaid's Tale': Season 2, Episode 3 Recap – 9 Heavy Moments From 'Baggage'," 2 May 2018

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