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Originating in late 18th-century Europe,
Many scholars consider feminist campaigns to be a main force behind major historical
Numerous feminist movements and ideologies have developed over the years, representing different viewpoints and political aims. Traditionally, since the 19th century,
Since the late 20th century, many newer forms of feminism have emerged. Some forms, such as white feminism and gender-critical feminism, have been criticized as 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 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. (Full article...)
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- June 1949 – First publication of The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir, a detailed analysis of women's oppression which became a foundational text of contemporary feminism
- female genital cutting. This set a precedent allowing the grant of asylum for gender discrimination.
- 21 June 1947 – Muslim woman awarded the Nobel Peace Prizefor her pioneering efforts on behalf of women's and children's rights
- 23 June 1879 – Birth of feminist leader and nationalist; she founded the Egyptian Feminist Union and led protests, notably removing her face veilfor the first time in public.
- 30 June 1966 – Foundation of the lesbian rights; and constitutional equalityfor women.
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- ... that after dying in her daughter's arms in an asylum in 1897, Maria Trubnikova was remembered as the "heart and soul" of feminist activism in Russia?
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Helen Kendrick Johnson opposed women's suffrage. (from History of feminism)Author and scholar
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An Antimonumenta, installed in Mexico City on International Women's Day 2019, as photographed the day after. The circle part says "In Mexico 9 women are murdered daily" and the cross part says "Not one more!" On the opposite side, the Antimonumenta reads "We demand a national gender alert", and in the central part "No + Femicides". (from International Women's Day)
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Ida B. Wells (from History of feminism)
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Emily Davison (from History of feminism)
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Concepción Feminist Mural in Spain, which was vandalized on International Women's Day 2021. (from International Women's Day)The vandalized
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veil-burning ceremony in Andijan on International Women's Day in 1927. (from International Women's Day)A
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Gloria Steinem at news conference, Women's Action Alliance, January 12, 1972 (from History of feminism)
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Lucy Stone (from History of feminism)
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Germaine Greer in June 1972 (from History of feminism)
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Board of directors of "Jam'iat e nesvan e vatan-khah", a women's rights association in Tehran (1923–1933) (from History of feminism)
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María Elena Oddone holding a banner, on International Women's Day in 1984 in Argentina. The banner says "No to motherhood, yes to pleasure". (from International Women's Day)
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WSPU's The Suffragette, April 25, 1913 (after Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, 1830) (from History of feminism)Cover of
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