CultureSeptember 4, 2026

feminism

FEM-uh-nih-zum

Definition

The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'femina' meaning 'woman,' the term emerged in the late 19th century to describe the movement for women's political, social, and economic equality.

In the news

The article discusses how Gloria Steinem navigated being a prominent icon of feminism while simultaneously embracing fashion, arguing that her aesthetic choices did not diminish her commitment to the cause.

Gloria Steinem's Signature Style Was An Intentional Facet Of Her Feminist Work

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www.women.com

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