Feminism
Feminism is the belief system that women and men are equal. While the stereotype of cuttroat feminists is still burned into the minds of the close-minded (see the other definitions for feminism)it is only a derogatory stereotype used primarily by the ignorant. Feminism is believeing that women deserve the same rights, respect, and chances as men.
Quotes demonstrating my definition: Real definition of Feminism: "Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings" -Cheris Kramerae, author of A Feminist Dictionary, 1996. Stereotype: "Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians" -Rev. Pat Robertson, 1992 Republican Convention
By ClemsonGirl