Feminism 101

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Feminism is a movement which seeks respect and equality for women both under law and culturally.

Although improvements have been made, particularly in the last 50-100 years, women do not yet have full respect and equality. Overall, our society still has a systematic bias against women.

Feminists come in all shapes, sizes, colours, and genders. (Yes, men can be feminists.) There is likewise a wide range of political thought and ways of expressing feminism. Not all feminists think alike, but if you support the idea of respect and equality for women, then you are a feminist.

Contents 1 Concepts 1.1 Essential concepts 1.2 Other concepts 2 See also 3 Further reading

[edit] Concepts

The following pages on this wiki explain important feminist concepts and terms that you might encounter.

[edit] Essential concepts

• Privilege
• Sexism
• Misogyny

[edit] Other concepts

• Lived experience
• Accountability
• Agency
• Intersectionality
• Male gaze
• Objectification
• Othering
• Rape culture
• Reverse sexism
• Victim blaming
• Confirmation Bias

[edit] See also

• Resources for men, with links to writing elsewhere aimed at men who want to help feminism.

[edit] Further reading

Check out the Finally, a Feminism 101 Blog for answers to common FAQs about feminism and feminist issues.