Feminism

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Feminism

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FEM-i-niz-um  /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/

Definition

The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of equality of the sexes; the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.

Plain meaning

The belief that women and men should be equal — and the movement that campaigns for that equality.

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The term is neutral and standard in academic, political, and journalistic writing. In casual usage it can be contested or misrepresented, but the dictionary definition remains: advocacy for gender equality.