feminism
/ˈfemənɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfemənɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm/ (ame, mw)
feminism — noun
1. A conviction that women deserve the same standing as men in all areas of society
A conviction that women deserve the same standing as men in all areas of society, along with the practical efforts to bring this about.
Roya wrote her final-year paper on the history of feminism in South Asia.
write + paper on + [topic] for academic work
Rin's uncle misunderstood feminism when he asked her, "So you don't like men?"
misunderstood [X] + when-clause showing misconception
Feminism gave Meera the courage to question why her male colleague was paid more for the same work.
The 1995 Beijing women's conference gave feminism a stronger voice across the globe.
Sahil read several books on feminism to better understand the issues his sister faced.
- women's rights movement
Refers more narrowly to the organized campaigns and legal efforts for women's equality, rather than the broader philosophical system
- gender equality
Describes the desired outcome or state itself, not the set of beliefs that work toward it
- women's liberation
Associated specifically with the 1960s-70s wave of feminism emphasizing freedom from traditional gender roles
- misogyny
The dislike or prejudice against women, directly opposite to the belief in women's equality
- patriarchy
A social system where men hold primary power; the structure that feminism seeks to challenge
用法筆記
Distinguish feminism (the belief system and movement) from feminist (a person who believes in and supports that belief system). The suffix -ism marks a doctrine or movement; -ist marks a person who follows it.