B2nounsocietypolitics
US/ˈfem.ə.nɪ.zəm/
UK/ˈfem.ɪ.nɪ.zəm/
the belief that women should have the same rights and chances as men, and the movement that works for this
In context
Feminism has changed how many societies think about work and family.
She wrote her essay on the history of feminism in the twentieth century.
Some critics argue that modern feminism has lost sight of its original goals.
Words that go with feminism
adjective + noun
- modern feminismModern feminism covers issues from pay to online safety.
noun + preposition
- the history of feminismThe course begins with the history of feminism.
- a critic of feminismHe is a well-known critic of feminism.
verb + noun
- support feminismMany young men now openly support feminism.
- promote feminismThe group promotes feminism through public talks.
noun + noun
- feminism and equalityThe book links feminism and equality in the workplace.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a feminismCorrect: feminism