What is feminism?

Question

Is it like lesbianism?

Answer 1

"Feminists encourage women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, become lesbians, and destroy capitalism."

-Pat Roberston

Answer 2

Feminism is a diverse collection of social theories, political movements, and moral philosophies, largely motivated by or concerning the experiences of women. Most feminists are especially concerned with social, political, and economic inequality between men and women; some have argued that gendered and sexed identities, such as "man" and "woman," are socially constructed. Feminists differ over the sources of inequality, how to attain equality, and the extent to which gender and sexual identities should be questioned and critiqued.

No they are not the same thing though most lesbians are feminists.

Answer 3

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Feminism is a diverse collection of social theories, political movements, and moral philosophies, largely motivated by or concerning the experiences of women. Most feminists are especially concerned with social, political, and economic inequality between men and women; some have argued that gendered and sexed identities, such as "man" and "woman," are socially constructed. Feminists differ over the sources of inequality, how to attain equality, and the extent to which gender and sexual identities should be questioned and critiqued.

Feminist political activists commonly campaign on issues such as reproductive rights (including the right to safe, legal abortion, access to contraception, and the availability of quality prenatal care), violence within a domestic partnership, maternity leave, equal pay, sexual harassment, street harassment, discrimination, and rape. Many feminists today argue that feminism is a grass-roots movement that seeks to cross boundaries based on social class, race, culture, and religion; is culturally specific and addresses issues relevant to the women of that society (for example female genital cutting in Africa or the glass ceiling in developed economies); and debate the extent to which certain issues, such as rape, incest, and mothering, are universal. Themes explored in feminism include patriarchy, stereotyping, objectification, sexual objectification, and oppression.

Answer 4

No it is not & it is not like being feminist either. Don't be confused. Feminism for me is about promoting the things female. Emphasizing my worth as a female, a mother, a sister, a woman. In doing this I can show what qualities make me the opposite of a man. I can be delicate, nurturing, weak (of a fashion) when I choose to, ask for help when I need it and know what my limitations are as a female, when it comes to certain things. That is not to say from time to time I will not step outside the 'boundaries', so to speak. The way I dress, behave & deal with the opposite sex speak for themselves in determining my feminism. Did that help?

Answer 5

The only connection between the two is that relatively early on when women realized "hey, we should be allowed to think", some of them came to believe that you could not be a good feminist if you're in a relationship with and therefore dependant on a man; a small inner movement began of "political lesbians". I don't really think that happens much anymore.