In my Women’s Studies class the idea of what feminism is and how it is seen in todays society has been a huge conflict.The dictionary definition of feminism is the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. In society a feminist is considered a wild rebellious man hating woman.
During the Feminist Movement women did many rebellious things such as burning bras as a symbol of how they deserved the same rights as men. They worked very hard for gender equality and to protect women against domestic violence and sexual harassment. Although today these issues are not as crucial, they are still prevalent. In todays society although women are still fighting for the same because people come up with assumptions that they are anti-sex when they are only fighting for equality. Many women in modern society do no want to claim being feminist and their pride in being independent women because of the way feminist are stereotyped. It has become a serious issue today because feminist are stereotyped as man haters, masculine, and unattractive. Thee misconceptions have dispelled greatly. Feminists do not hate men, they just want to be treated with the same respect and regard as men do. Feminist do engage in relationships with men, many of them just do not believe in women only doing domestic jobs and men being the bread winners. They believe in men being able to do domestic work such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children. Feminist are also not masculine and try to dress or look like men. They do wear makeup and wear women’s clothing, they just do not believe in women dressing in a way that is degrading and that makes them look like sexual objects for men to take advantage of.
In conclusion, society should understand the true meaning of what a Feminist is today and what the word actually means, and women should be more open about their views on women's rights and independence.
It's true, many people do not know the true meaning of the word 'Feminism.' Feminist stereotypes include bra-burning women, women who hate sex and men, lesbians, who are pro-choice and who hate the idea of being a 'stay-at-home mum.' Many people also think that feminism means female superiority. The movement seeks to attain equality for both men and women. Many feminists also bring to light other forms of discrimination. E.G- classism, racism amongst others. They want a reconstruction of society.
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