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Feminism is a range of socio-political movements and ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes. Feminism incorporates the position that society prioritizes the male point of view and that women are treated unjustly in these societies. Efforts to change this include fighting against gender stereotypes and establishing educational, professional, and interpersonal opportunities and outcomes for women that are equal to those for men.
Feminist movements have campaigned and continue to campaign for women's rights, including the right to vote, run for public office, work, earn equal pay, own property, receive education, enter contracts, have equal rights within marriage, and maternity leave. Feminists have also worked to ensure access to contraception, legal abortions, and social integration and to protect women and girls from rape, sexual harassment, and domestic violence. Changes in female dress standards and acceptable physical activities for females have often been part of feminist movements.Some scholars consider feminist campaigns to be a main force behind major historical societal changes for women's rights, particularly in the West, where they are near-universally credited with achieving women's suffrage, gender-neutral language, reproductive rights for women (including access to contraceptives and abortion), and the right to enter into contracts and own property. Although feminist advocacy is, and has been, mainly focused on women's rights, some feminists argue for the inclusion of men's liberation within its aims, because they believe that men are also harmed by traditional gender roles. Feminist theory, which emerged from feminist movements, aims to understand the nature of gender inequality by examining women's social roles and lived experience; feminist theorists have developed theories in a variety of disciplines in order to respond to issues concerning gender.Numerous feminist movements and ideologies have developed over the years and represent different viewpoints and aims. Traditionally, since the 19th century, first-wave liberal feminism that sought political and legal equality through reforms within a liberal democratic framework was contrasted with labour-based proletarian women's movements that over time developed into socialist and Marxist feminism based on class struggle theory. Since the 1960s, both of these traditions are also contrasted with radical feminism that arose from the radical wing of second-wave feminism and that calls for a radical reordering of society to eliminate male supremacy; together liberal, socialist and radical feminism are sometimes called the "Big Three" schools of feminist thought.Since the late 20th century, many newer forms of feminisms have emerged. Some forms of feminism have been criticized for taking into account only white, middle class, college-educated, heterosexual, or cisgender perspectives. These criticisms have led to the creation of ethnically specific or multicultural forms of feminism, such as black feminism and intersectional feminism. Some feminists have argued that feminism often promotes misandry and the elevation of women's interests above men's, and criticize radical feminist positions as harmful to both men and women.

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  1. Angelaa

    How Islamic feminism could shape gender equity

    How Islamic feminism could shape gender equity Ahead of a lecture as part of the Religion and the Global Future speaker series, Assistant Professor of South Asian Religions Megan Robb discusses Islamic feminism’s potential influence on grassroots feminist movements Megan Robb’s ongoing study...
  2. Angelaa

    Islam vs feminism? by Huda Jawad

    Why on earth would any girl abandon the liberties of a modern democracy to join the dark ages of IS? Huda Jawad attempts to offer an answer. I was born in Baghdad and grew up in the United Arab Emirates and Syria before coming to settle as a teenager in London in the late 1980s. My parents were...
  3. Angelaa

    Can feminism be Islamic?

    Can feminism be Islamic? By Salma Khattab Women′s rights in Islam Can feminism be Islamic? Islamic feminism is a relatively new concept and not without controversy. Indeed many wonder whether it is possible to reconcile feminism with Islam – a religion critics regard as inherently...
  4. Angelaa

    Gender equality in the Middle East

    Gender equality in the Middle East To the benefit of all By: Arib Ali Al-Mandhari Achieving gender equality in the Middle East will be a long process, requiring fundamental educational, social and economic reforms. But giving women the right training now can kick-start the process, writes Arib...
  5. Angelaa

    Gender equality in the Middle East

    Gender equality in the Middle East To the benefit of all By: Arib Ali Al-Mandhari Achieving gender equality in the Middle East will be a long process, requiring fundamental educational, social and economic reforms. But giving women the right training now can kick-start the process, writes Arib...
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    Hamara Muashra aur Khawateen Ke Huqooq By Kanwal Naz Column

    ہمارا معاشرہ اور خواتین کے حقوق ۔۔۔۔ کنول ناز خواتین انسانی معاشرے کا ایک لازمی اور قابل احترام کردار ہیں۔ جبکہ زمانہ جاہلیت میں جزیرۃ العرب میں عورت کے لئے کوئی قابل ذکر حقوق نہ تھے، عورت کی حیثیت کو ماننا تو درکنار اسکو معاشرے میں زندہ بھی رہنے کاحق تک نہ تھاـ اسلام نے جو عزت اور مقام عورت کو...
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    Society Ke "Coronavirus" By Asma Zafar Column

    سوسائٹی کے ’’کرونا وائرس‘‘ ——– اسماء ظفر آجکل ساری دنیا “کرونا ” کے خوف میں مبتلا ہے یہ ایک ایسا وائرس ہے جو کمزور مدافعت والوں کو موت کے گھاٹ بھی اتار سکتا ہے اس سے بچنے کے لیئے لوگ خوف سے زیر نقاب چلے گئے ہیں کہ کہیں فضا سے یہ وائرس انکو نا لگ جائے۔ میں آج سوچ رہی تھی کرونا کی طرح ہمارے...
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    Azadi e Niswan ki Tehreek aur Aurat March By Ali Abdullah Column

    آزادی نسواں کی تحریک اور عورت مارچ ——– علی عبداللہ مغرب میں آزادی نسواں کے تین بنیادی مکاتب فکر موجود ہیں۔ ۔1۔ انقلابی: جو پدرسری معاشرے (مرد کی حاکمیت والے معاشرے) کو عورت کے مظالم کا سبب قرار دیتے ہیں اور مرد کو عورت کا دشمن قرار دیتے ہیں۔ ان میں سے بعض اس قدر غالی ہیں، کہ ہم جنس پرست...
  9. Angelaa

    Nazm Yeh Burqaá Chaadar shaal, Arrey yeh teri izzar Hai..

  10. Angelaa

    Kehtey Hain Masawaat isi ko tou Sitam Hai...

    کہتے ہیں مساوات اسی کو تو ستم ہے ! مولانا عبدالرشید طلحہ نعمانی مغرب نے آزادی نسواں اور مساوات مردوزن کا جو عجیب وغریب فلسفہ پیش کیا اور آج دنیا بھر میں مغرب زدہ افراد بین الاقوامی سطح پر اسی کا ڈھنڈورا پیٹ رہے ہیں، بہ نظر غائر دیکھا جائے تو ہر دانش مند اور صاحب عقل وخرد اس بات سے اتفاق کرے گا...
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