8th of March is renowned as International Women’s Day, and it's important to take a moment to remember why we celebrate this day. The new century has brought countless exciting new developments, but women still have to fight to get as many opportunities as men… Feminism, although an old term, is still very much relevant in 2018. When I find myself in a conversation about feminism, we aren’t talking about witnessing feminism or having an experience on this sensitive topic, its mostly about why we ladies no longer need feminism or why an individual believes that he or she is not a feminist.
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The definition of feminism is; “The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.” When you alter the question and ask, “Do you believe men and women should have equal rights?” or “Do you believe women should be allowed to vote?” instead of “Are you a feminist?” A much larger proportion of people are likely to answer with ‘yes.’
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In the past, women’s rights movements have ensured that women are allowed the right to vote and the right to work outside of the house. We’ve achieved many tangible things in the fight for gender equality but there is still injustice faced by women on a daily basis. Modern feminism is about equal representation in politics, ensuring women have access to equal opportunities as men, and not for using this term as an excuse to accuse men of wrong doing!
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If you discover that you, or the people in your life, are being treated differently or negatively, DO NOT IGNORE IT!
Feminism is for everyone, not just for those who attend the rallies and write the passionate articles. The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities is a belief we should all share and only when everyone is united will we be able to make a lasting change! |