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Feminism is a diverse collection of social theories, political movements, and moral philosophies, largely motivated by or concerning the experiences of women. Most feminists are especially concerned with social, political, and economic inequality between men and women; some have argued that gendered and sexed identities, such as "man" and "woman," are socially constructed. Feminists differ over the sources of inequality, how to attain equality, and the extent to which gender and sexual identities should be questioned and critiqued.

Feminist political activists commonly campaign on issues such as reproductive rights (including the right to safe, legal abortion, access to contraception, and the availability of quality prenatal care), violence within a domestic partnership, maternity leave, equal pay, sexual harassment, street harassment, discrimination, and rape. Many feminists today argue that feminism is a grass-roots movement that seeks to cross boundaries based on social class, race, culture, and religion; is culturally specific and addresses issues relevant to the women of that society (for example female genital cutting in Africa or the glass ceiling in developed economies); and debate the extent to which certain issues, such as rape, incest, and mothering, are universal. Themes explored in feminism include patriarchy, stereotyping, objectification, sexual objectification, and oppression.

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"To me, feminism is about choice. It’s about having the same freedom to choose as anyone else - if that’s..." http://tumblr.com/xgi59n9wx
katiewest (katiewest) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:37:06 -0000
"To me, feminism is about choice. It’s about having the same freedom to choose as anyone else - if that’s..." http://tumblr.com/xgi59n9wx
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feministen (Anna Neslo) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:27:46 -0000
Feminism sucks! - Video http://tinyurl.com/yh65e2d #fb
RT @jezebel_tracie: Just passed Gloria Steinem on 71st street. Feminism all up in the ues yall
amandaspurlock (Amanda Spurlock) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:26:22 -0000
RT @jezebel_tracie: Just passed Gloria Steinem on 71st street. Feminism all up in the ues yall
Just passed Gloria Steinem on 71st street. Feminism all up in the ues yall
jezebel_tracie (tracie egan) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:19:03 -0000
Just passed Gloria Steinem on 71st street. Feminism all up in the ues yall
Lucinda Marshall: Scan(t) Evidence (for mammograms and airport scanners) http://tinyurl.com/yd8thf7 #topprog #rebelleft #feminism
Fempeace (FeministPeaceNetwork) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:16:35 -0000
Lucinda Marshall: Scan(t) Evidence (for mammograms and airport scanners) http://tinyurl.com/yd8thf7 #topprog #rebelleft #feminism
She had the courage to sin big ~ do you? RIP Mary Daly #feminism & #christianity are better for your having lived
feminismxianity (Caryn Riswold) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:59:34 -0000
She had the courage to sin big ~ do you? RIP Mary Daly #feminism & #christianity are better for your having lived

 
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Trans Feminism - Anne's Trans Reference Site - A excellent collection of trans feminist articles by a University professor who teaches Women Studies.

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