Understanding what feminism means

by Bonnie L

As a feminist in a post-feminist world, I find it increasingly difficult to explain to friends what I mean when I say I'm a feminist. Unfortunately, the "f" word has become tied down by the negative connotations of radi...read more

by Elsie Melton

Feminism: What is it? (all last names mentioned below are made up) Feminism is remembering we have to fight for empowerment and independence for women, acceptance for differing sex roles, and enhancement of wome...read more

by M. R. Hill

INTRODUCTION: Like so many words in the English language, the word feminism has evolved over time. In its early development, the word had a very unpleasant connotation, almost taboo. Even women who considered themselve...read more

by N. A. Hernandez

Feminism is basically a woman who wants to be treated equally. It is yet another label that society has come up with to through out at people. To be a feminist you just have to believe that we have the right to be trea...read more

by Phillip Ellis

You havent got the cojones girls! There's a wonderful saying that goes: "If you could see angles then it wouldn't be faith", religion therefore doesn't have to be proved, just contemplated, which is exactly how I feel a...read more

by Simi Brown

The term "feminism" is really a catch-all phrase that encompasses several movements and themes. The feminist movement began in the 19th and early 20th centuries with the goal being to extend the right to vote to women. The...read more

by Shamma B S

What do you think of when you hear the word feminism? Emily Davison throwing herself under the King's horse? Germine Greer and her 1097 book 'The female Eunuch'? Serious-minded 1970s women fighting for equality in educatio...read more

by Evangelene Montgomery

I do not necessarily believe there is any one definition to support what feminism means. Of course, we have all heard of the bra-burning, picket sign sporting women of past generations that spit on anything that was create...read more