Feminism Definition Dictionary Oxford
The belief that women should be allowed the same rights power and opportunities as men and be.
Feminism definition dictionary oxford. Feminism is the belief and aim that women should have the same rights power and opportunities as men. Feminist adjective usually before noun feminist demands ideas theories the feminist movement see feminist in the oxford advanced learner s dictionary. Late 19th century from french féministe from latin femina woman. Feminism has still to change the lives of the majority of women barbara johnson that champion of radical feminism.
A person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men nineteenth century feminists demanded equal education and employment opportunities for single women. Female emancipation women s rights the women s movement women s liberation more synonyms of feminism. Meaning pronunciation picture example sentences grammar usage notes synonyms and more. Feminism definition the doctrine advocating social political and all other rights of women equal to those of men.
Definition of feminism noun in oxford advanced learner s dictionary.