Feminism:

 movement/Social and political movement that advocates equal rights and

opportunities for all genders, with a special focus on efforts to overcome the historical
and contemporary inequalities that women face in society and culture, such as in
education, employment, alternatives to marriage and motherhood.
 The first feminist wave occurred in 1848 during the first Women's Rights Convention
in Seneca Falls, New York, United States.

Feminist criticism:
 Feminism in literary works is an approach or perspective that highlights the role,
experiences and views of women in life. The aim is to highlight gender equality and
address the inequalities and injustices experienced by women in society.
 In literary works, feminism can be reflected in strong female characters, stories about
women's struggle to achieve their rights, or criticism of gender norms that harm
women.
 Feminist writers often use literary works as a means to voice their views on women's
rights, touching on issues such as the rights to education, employment, and freedom of
expression.
 An intellectual and theoretical framework that examines and critiques the ways
gender and patriarchy impact society, culture, and individual experiences and as one
of the more practical ways to influence everyday behavior and attitudes.
 The current feminist literary criticism is a direct result/output of the 'women's
movement' of the 1960s.

Toiril Moi explains:

1. Feminist (a political position)
2. Female (a matter of biology)
3. Feminime (a set of culturally defined as characteristics)

Example
 In pride and prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet, is often considered an independent and
intelligent woman. She has a sharp mind, dares to express her opinions, and does not
depend on society's conventional views on the role of women in her time.
 Elizabeth rejects a marriage offer from Mr. Collins, although it was a choice
considered conventional at the time. Her decision to pursue personal happiness and
seek love that matches her values can be interpreted as a non-conformist attitude
towards the norms of women of her time.
 Differs from Elizabeth, there are also characters like Jane Bennet and Charlotte Lucas
who face their life choices in different ways. This provides a picture of the diversity
of women's experiences and shows that not all women have the same aspirations or
values.
 In this novel, Jane Austen indirectly criticizes social pressure on women to marry for
financial or social stability. This created awareness about the injustice in the
expectations placed on women during that time.