feminism

noun

fem·i·nism | \ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm

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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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Amid a blow-up with her dad, Lucha convinces Boli to help her try and form their own mariachi band and learn to play the song, while also striking a blow for feminism. — James Hebert, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Old Globe's 'American Mariachi' a vibrant ode to music and memory," 31 Mar. 2018 The show boldly confronts such issues as police brutality, conflicts within the African American community and feminism. — Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, "Benedict Cumberbatch, 'Atlanta' and more reasons to be excited about 2018 TV," 26 Jan. 2018 Here is the question: If the protagonist volunteers for her own victimhood, can it be called a work of feminism? — New York Times, "Her Lover May Not Exist, but Her Doubts About the Patriarchy Are Real," 6 July 2018 And, of course, there are the black men who claim that (white) feminism is inspiring black women to hate black men. — Terrell Jermaine Starr, The Root, "Tarana Burke: Black Community Needs to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Sexual Violence," 9 May 2018 And in between celebrating the Black college experience (specifically HBCUs), the first Black woman to ever headline the music festival championed Black bodies, feminism, activism, and her family, all while wearing a custom Balmain hoodie. — refinery29.com, "Beyoncé & Balmain Team Up — & 100% Of Proceeds Go To Charity," 10 July 2018 Her writing has been featured in a number of local outlets, including a round-table discussion on the importance of intersectionality in feminism for the Reader. — Katie Powers, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Education / Gender Issues / LGBTQ+ Alicia Swiz wants to make you a better feminist—by taking her online course," 21 June 2018 What was the right age to begin indoctrinating her daughter in feminism? — Larissa Macfarquhar, The New Yorker, "Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Comes to Terms with Global Fame," 28 May 2018 The resistance of some of Sharp’s women to the movement strikes at a central tension in feminism: the collective is frequently at odds with the individual. — Anna Diamond, Smithsonian, "Writing in the Public Eye, These Women Brought the 20th Century Into Focus," 4 Apr. 2018

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feminism

noun

English Language Learners Definition of feminism

: the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities

: organized activity in support of women's rights and interests

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feminism

noun

fem·i·nism | \ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm

\

Kids Definition of feminism

1 : the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities

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

feminism

noun

fem·i·nism | \ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm

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Medical Definition of feminism

: the presence of female characteristics in males

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