It’s Called Feminism
- slingshotmagazine
- Feb 6, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 11, 2019
by Klara Blazejovska
Feminism has, in recent years, become a hot topic again. It stood resolute at the centre of the #MeToo movement, but also faced a backlash after TERF (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist) protests were conducted during last year’s Women's March and London's Gay Pride event. It led many to wonder whether the term ‘feminism’ had become outdated, or too wrapped up in negative connotations of the (sometimes recent) past.
March 8th is rooted in feminism and its ability to balance women’s achievements with gender equality; as the International Women’s Day always has been, or should have been.
“Feminism is about fighting for those who don't have a voice, for standing up for matters that affect the minorities,” says Confetti Crowd, a group of four female activists who created an online community to inspire girls and women to support each other. They plan to continue to grow the community and connect even more female entrepreneurs.
It’s called feminism because “Equalism or Humanism is just not enough,” says Confetti Crowd. Feminism concentrates on the issues of all women because this is what needs to be elevated. As a social movement, it has a duty to move with and react to the changing obstacles that all femme-presenting people face across the world.
It means a campaign, a struggle, a goal, a pursuit, a need - and so much more - for fair and equal chances for everyone and in all aspects of life.
It’s far from perfect, but it’s alive.
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