Feminism

Reasons noted for women choosing to identify:

(1) Exposure to feminist beliefs through education

(2) Personal influences such as strong feminist role models, and (3) awareness of
gender discrimination.

This imbalance is attributed to the social system known as patriarchy, in which

women are oppressed and exploited (Walby, 1989). Patriarchy describes the lack of
social power that leads to the subordination and oppression of women. While there
are many different factions of feminism (liberal, radical, Marxist/socialist) that differ
in their specific goals, generally speaking the feminist movement works to end the
social dominance of women and supports gender equality in social, political, and
economic arenas (see Tong, 2009 for a complete review).

Feminisms maintain three general ideologies:

(1) The need to recognize and disseminate the historical exploitation, devaluing,
and oppression of women;
(2) The goal of improving women’s social standing while working toward equality
for all genders and groups; and
(3) The active criticism of traditional intellectual pursuits and gender ideologies
(Acker, Barry, & Esseveld, 1983; Singh, 2007

Some women see feminism as synonymous with activism (Swirsky & Angelone,
2014), indicating that there may be women who reject the label due to failing to fit
the definition of the ‘movement,’ rather than disagreeing with the ideals of
feminism.

Feminism may be more relevant to those with acute awareness of patriarchy in

everyday life, thus empowering them to take a stand. However, this relationship is
bidirectional; it has been noted that women with a strong feminist identity may be
more likely to notice and respond to sexism compared to women with a weaker
feminist identity (Klonoff & Landrine, 1995; Nelson et al., 2008).
Women Empowerment itself elaborates that Social Rights,

Political Rights, Economic stability, judicial strength and all other rights should be
also equal to women. There should be no discrimination between men and woman.
Women should now there fundamental and social rights which they get once they
born.

 There should be respect and dignity towards Women.

 Have total independences of their own life and lifestyle inside the home and
also outside at their work.
 They should make their decision, by their own choice.
 They should have a high social respect in society.
 They have equal rights in society and other judicial works.
 They should not be discriminated while providing any type of education.
 They should select their own economic and financial choices by their own.
 There should not be any discrimination between woman and man while
giving jobs and employment.
 They should have safe and secured Working location with proper privacy.

Benefits of women empowerment

Women empowerment adds to confidence of women in their ability to lead

meaningful and purposeful lives. It removes their dependence on others and makes
them individuals in their own right.

 They are able to lead their lives with dignity and freedom
 It adds to their self esteem
 It gives them a distinct identity
 They are able to gain positions of respect in society
 As they are financially independent they are able to spend on all their needs
and desires
 They are able to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of society
 They act as capable citizens to make the country achieve enhanced Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth
Importance of Women’s Empowerment in Today’s World

 Able to solve unemployment

 Know about their intelligence
 Examine their talent
 Enhance the overall development of society

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The Biggest Issues Facing Feminists This Year

 Reproductive Rights
 Intersectionality
 Terroristic Online Harassment

https://www.bustle.com/articles/97116-the-3-biggest-issues-facing-feminists-this-
year-and-how-you-can-help
https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/gender-equality/