5 Facts About Feminism You may not have been Aware Of
4. The term feminism was coined by the French philosopher, Charles Fourier in the year 1837. He coined it when talking about an utopian society where gender would not determine work, salaries and rights. Also feminism has been around for a long time contrary to the popular belief that it came into being recently. It is also not a fad that many think it to be.
5. Although there are many stereotypes about feminism and feminists, the truth remains that feminists come in all shapes and sizes. The belief in feminism only requires that women be treated like humans and be treated fair. It cuts across borders and men and women from all countries, race, ethnicity and religion. There is no set type about how a feminist should look and talk like.
Although feminism has been around for ages and the fight for equal rights continue, it still has a long way to go and the right way to begin would be to dispel the myths and also learn more about the basic tenets of the movement.
