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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Antagonistic attitudes toward feminism are common across economically developed and culturally liberal countries, according to Alice Evans, a visiting fellow at Stanford University who studies global gender norms.
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Se Eun Gong, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
But Rohrwacher’s commitment to progressive feminism falls short of great insight.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 Apr. 2024
Though many trad wives voice suspicions of contemporary feminism, there is no singular model.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
Such a neighborhood was the ideal breeding ground for Heterodoxy, a secret society that paved the way for modern feminism.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
And many are tapping into their resentment against a brand of feminism that hasn’t felt inclusive, or that simply hasn’t fulfilled its promise.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
Interestingly, his friends too thought that feminism was about giving better opportunities to women but not to men.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024
Disney’s Brave introduced Merida, a fiery archer who brought a more overt contemporary feminism to the entertainment conglomerate’s brand.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
In Italy, the feminist movement was largely driven by the left, which meant that those who supported right-leaning parties, including current Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, have distanced themselves from feminism entirely.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
Se Eun Gong, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
But Rohrwacher’s commitment to progressive feminism falls short of great insight.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 Apr. 2024
Though many trad wives voice suspicions of contemporary feminism, there is no singular model.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
Such a neighborhood was the ideal breeding ground for Heterodoxy, a secret society that paved the way for modern feminism.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
And many are tapping into their resentment against a brand of feminism that hasn’t felt inclusive, or that simply hasn’t fulfilled its promise.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
Interestingly, his friends too thought that feminism was about giving better opportunities to women but not to men.
—Luba Kassova, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024
Disney’s Brave introduced Merida, a fiery archer who brought a more overt contemporary feminism to the entertainment conglomerate’s brand.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
In Italy, the feminist movement was largely driven by the left, which meant that those who supported right-leaning parties, including current Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, have distanced themselves from feminism entirely.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 9 Mar. 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
Medical Definition
feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
: the presence of female characteristics in males
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