Feminism is defined as a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share the goal of advancing political, economic, personal, and social rights for women. The term "feminism" was first coined in 1837 by Charles Fourier who believed all jobs should be open to women based on skill rather than gender. The feminist movement has occurred in three waves, with the first wave in the late 19th and early 20th centuries focusing on women's suffrage, the second wave from the 1960s campaigning for legal and social equality, and the third wave beginning in the 1990s as a continuation and reaction to second-wave feminism.

1. FEMINISM

2. DEFINITION
Feminism or feminist is a range of political movements, ideologies, and
social movements that share a common goal which is to define and
advance political, economic, personal, and social rights for women.

3. HISTORY
Charles Fourier, a Utopian Socialist and French philosopher, is credited
wit having coined the word “feminism” in 1837
Fourier believed that, all important jobs should be open to women on the
basis of skill and aptitude rather than closed on account of gender. He spoke of
women as individuals, not as half the human couple.
The words “Feminism” and “feminist” first appeared in France and the
Netherlands in 1872.
Great Britain in the 1890’s and the United States in 1910.

4. Feminist movement
First Wave
Comprised women’s suffrage movements of the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries, promoting women’s right to vote.
SECONDWAVE
Was associated with the ideas and actions of the women’s liberation
movement beginning in the 1960’s.
Campaigned for legal and social equality for women.
THIRDWAVE
Is a continuation of and a reaction to the perceived failures of second-
wave feminism, beginning 1990’s

5. Working to increase equality: Feminist thought links ideas to action, insisting we should
push for change toward gender equality and not just talk about it.
Expanding Human Choice: Feminist believed that both women should have the freedom
to develop their human interests and talents.
Eliminating Gender Stratification: Feminist oppose laws and cultural norms that limit
income, educational and job opportunities for women.
Ending Sexual violence and Promoting sexual freedom: Feminist feel that women
should have control over their sexuality and reproduction.
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