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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The novel also poses questions about topics like womanhood, motherhood and feminism — which Blake hopes will get readers thinking too.
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By Jones is a writer with a strong focus on health, parenting, disability, and feminism.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Spielberg’s movie is also a tale of feminism.
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Ultimately, feminism means doing what works for you.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
By Jones is a writer with a strong focus on health, parenting, disability, and feminism.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Spielberg’s movie is also a tale of feminism.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, feminism means doing what works for you.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Feminism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminism. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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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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