Let's start with a definition:
Feminism is the belief that everyone, regardless of gender, should have
equal rights and opportunities. It really is that simple. For all the
different types of feminist theories and practices – for all the
different schools of political, economic, and social thought – the
grounding principle of feminism is equality. And in today’s
intersectional feminism, we mean equality for everyone, regardless of
gender identity, sexuality, race, class, or ethnicity.
So what is a feminist?
A feminist is someone who holds and acts on the simple belief that all
women and girls should have equal rights and the same opportunities as
men. Anyone can be a feminist. People might also have different reasons
for being or becoming a feminist. (It’s never too late!) Like any label,
some people proudly proclaim themselves as feminists, while others might
hold feminist values but choose not to use the label. And contrary to
stereotypes: Hating men does not make someone a feminist.
Source:
UN Women
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