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'''Feminism''' refers to a catagory of political ideologies and movements based around promotion of social and political equality of [[Human]] females in society. Pre-industrial [[civilization]] had considerable levels of institutionalized [[Sexism]] and was male dominated. Emerging from egalitarian ideals of the age of Enlightenment, feminism began in the 19th century CE and scored major victories in the 20th century. Feminism has largely been sucessful in the developed world, enfranchising the female section of the citizenry of said nations, opening up career options and instilling a greater degree of prominance and respect. That said, some residual sexism remains.
'''Feminism''' refers to a category of political ideologies and movements based around promotion of social and political equality of [[Human]] females in society. Pre-industrial [[civilization]] had considerable levels of institutionalized [[Sexism]] and was male dominated. Emerging from egalitarian ideals that came out of the Age of Enlightenment, Feminism began in the 19th century CE and scored major victories in the 20th century. Feminism has largely been successful in the developed world, enfranchising the female section of the citizenry of said nations, opening up career options and instilling a greater degree of prominence and respect for women. That said, some residual sexism remains especially in the less developed sections of the world and there are movements who seek to undo said progress.
 
== Sub Movements of Feminism ==
== Sub Movements of Feminism ==
As Feminism started off as a variety of movements in diferent regions and had to adress diferent cultural tradition, their has naturally been numerous ideologies led by varioust thinkers. Feminist thought has also evolved in responce to new scenarios.
As Feminism started off as a variety of movements in different regions and had to adress different cultural tradition, their has naturally been numerous ideologies led by various thinkers. Feminist thought has also evolved in response to new scenarios in specific areas.


Their are a few radical fringe movements of Feminism.
Their are a few radical fringe movements of Feminism.

Revision as of 06:16, 19 June 2011

Feminism refers to a category of political ideologies and movements based around promotion of social and political equality of Human females in society. Pre-industrial civilization had considerable levels of institutionalized Sexism and was male dominated. Emerging from egalitarian ideals that came out of the Age of Enlightenment, Feminism began in the 19th century CE and scored major victories in the 20th century. Feminism has largely been successful in the developed world, enfranchising the female section of the citizenry of said nations, opening up career options and instilling a greater degree of prominence and respect for women. That said, some residual sexism remains especially in the less developed sections of the world and there are movements who seek to undo said progress.

Sub Movements of Feminism

As Feminism started off as a variety of movements in different regions and had to adress different cultural tradition, their has naturally been numerous ideologies led by various thinkers. Feminist thought has also evolved in response to new scenarios in specific areas.

Their are a few radical fringe movements of Feminism.

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