What's...Feminism? The Other "F" Word.

The subtle difference in our anatomy makes a grandeur difference in how women are regarded by society, as inferior somehow.  Being a woman means that you don’t move as diligently, you don’t have an abundance of physical and emotional strength, and that you’re not as smart or quick-witted.  Women were not always viewed as the “weaker-gender” or as property; over the centuries the degradation came thus the crusade for re-establishing equal hierarchy began.  The social reform, Feminism, spawned supporters for the abolition of gender and color restrictions on people when applying for a job, exercising political interest, becoming a homemaker, and an endless plethora of issues which reflect on gender and race. 

 “What is feminism?” shouldn’t be an inquiry in any persons mind over the age of 9.  Feminism usually has a negative connotation attached to it, for those who aren’t as educated on the topic.  Unaware people will think of a massive crowd of angry women, aggressively shouting whilst burning bras in a furious flow of estrogen and menstruation. Or for those who at least like to know the basics of any given subject, in this case, Feminism, may consult a dictionary of  some sort, and read a definition such as: Feminism:[fem-uh-niz-uhm] noun; the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men.  Which is a very vague yet affirmative definition, however how often does that concept change, progressing from one generation into the next?  Does it become more radical and why specifically “rights of women equal to those of men?” Are there not ways in which society has coaxed a man into accepting that he can have his masculinity questioned, simply in his choice of lifestyle? If he doesn’t enjoy sports he’s a punk, if he prefers to do domestic duties such as cleaning and cooking then he “doesn’t wear the pants” in the situation. 

Feminism can be explained, not defined, especially not by patriarchy. In order to broaden the idea on what Feminism is the belief that its sole purpose is to allow women the equal rights to those of men must first be eradicated. Feminism isn’t just for women; men are incorporated in the effort to have gender equality.  Feminism is the notion that women are people as well, and that we have our own independent thoughts, and includes the fact that women are much more rational than society assumes.  Our intellect does not end at simply being smart. Feminism includes creativity, and accomplishments in all things male-dominated.  The art of Feminism includes but isn’t limited to sexuality.  It is uninhibited to a specific country; it extends to sister nations, with people full of drive to efface their society’s misogynistic values.  Feminism isn’t just a social reform; it’s a culture of expressionism.