Quotes on the topic: Feminism


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It is the woman - nearly always - in spite of all the advances of modern feminism, who still takes responsibility for the bulk of the chores, as well as doing her paid job. This is true even in households where men try to be unselfish and to do their share.


Feminism means something - legislation, cultural change - but 'Girl Power' meant nothing more than being friends with your friends.


What, do you think that feminism means you hate men?


My mum fought for feminism in her day so instilled in me the importance of equality. She taught me so much about women.


You know it's very important, the role of a mother... I don't know, but it's feminism to me to love your kids.


Sotomayor's vainglorious lecture bromide about herself as 'a wise Latina' trumping white men is a vulgar embarrassment - a vestige of the bad old days of male-bashing feminism.


Feminism is dead. The movement is absolutely dead. The women's movement tried to suppress dissident voices for way too long. There's no room for dissent.


One of the greatest gifts of Black feminism to ourselves has been to make it a little easier simply to be Black and female.


Feminism is sort of like God. Many people profess to believe in it, but no one seems to be able to define it to everyone's satisfaction.


I believe that it is our human right to be parents and women. And there's no contradiction between feminism, which means women should have all that they are entitled to, all that they can do, all the opportunities that they can take advantage of they should have.


Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny; it is the political defense of women hating.


The word feminism needs to be taken back. It needs to be reclaimed in a way that is inclusive of men.


I don't think feminism is about the exclusion of men but their inclusion... we must face and address those issues, especially to include younger men and boys.


Why are we not valuing the word 'feminism' when there is so much work to be done in terms of empowerment and emancipation of women everywhere?


Men need to understand, and women too, what feminism is really about.


Feminism is a word that I identify with. The term has become synonymous with vitriolic man-hating but it needs to come back to a place where both men and women can embrace it. It is particularly important for women in developing countries.


I'm appalled the word feminism has been denigrated to a place of almost ridicule and I very passionately believe the word needs to be revalued and reintroduced with power and understanding that this is a global picture.


I've thought about what is an alternative word to feminism. There isn't one. It's a perfectly good word. And it can't be changed.


I would like to see the gay population get on board with feminism. It's a beautiful organisation and they've done so much. It seems to me a no-brainer.


My idea of feminism is self-determination, and it's very open-ended: every woman has the right to become herself, and do whatever she needs to do.