feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm 
: belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
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Le Guin’s work is a prime example of the way speculative fiction by women, riding feminism’s second wave, gave authors a powerful tool for both describing and battling a sexist world.
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Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2024
In passing through Ventura’s sculptural portal, visitors are invited not only to witness the possibilities of transnational feminism, but to partake in crafting a narrative of resilience and renewal.
—Najha Zigbi-Johnson, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was elected by explicitly appealing to young men who believe that their prospects have been harmed by feminism.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
Ann Powers deconstructs Mitchell’s life into thematic chapters – from feminism to fusion jazz.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2024
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Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2024
In passing through Ventura’s sculptural portal, visitors are invited not only to witness the possibilities of transnational feminism, but to partake in crafting a narrative of resilience and renewal.
—Najha Zigbi-Johnson, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was elected by explicitly appealing to young men who believe that their prospects have been harmed by feminism.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
Ann Powers deconstructs Mitchell’s life into thematic chapters – from feminism to fusion jazz.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2024
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feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
1
: the theory supporting the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
2
: organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
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feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
: the presence of female characteristics in males
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