bell hooks define feminism as “a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression”. I understand this as a way of expanding that feminism isn’t against men or against anyone in general. Feminism is all about ending typical stereotypes and bringing down patriarchal standards.
I mean this definition is similar to my own definition. I knew that feminism isn’t about being against men or victimizing women. It’s about trying to break down standards that we no longer need. Most think that feminism is about being against men because they look at the negative side of things to try to make feminism look bad.
After reading, Sex and ender 101, I got a deeper understanding of the difference between sex and gender. I was always confused about both since I thought it was the same thing but gender is more about what you identify with than what your sex is.
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Hi Nicolas,
I agree that feminism is all about bringing down patriarchal standards. Feminism isn’t about hating men or simply being against them but rather to become equal in all areas. The point isn’t to beat men and it’s not a competition, the goal isn’t to be superior.
I agree with you that feminism isn’t about being against men or hating them. It’s more about wanting everyone to be some what equal. I didn’t know much about the difference between sex and gender but after reading your discussion it makes sense to me now.