What is the purpose of feminism?

Answer 1

The goals of feminism ARE to get women equal rights under the law and equal stature in society. Feminism is an ongoing movement.

Additional thoughts:

Whilst that is all correct. It has grow to be about equality for both genders as well. So eradicating gender stereotypes so it is in men good interests as well. You see men have a lot of responsibility if the women don't have rights. They are responsible for making a flow of income for the home. They are expected to be strong and do all the manual labour. If both genders are treated equally a lot of pressure is taken off men and women (in terms of raising children, cooking and cleaning) which in turn would create a more balanced society. There are so many misconceptions about feminism its actually funny so make sure you don't get into the whole "feminist are lesbians" or "feminist hate men" cause we don't. We just believe and strive for equality which in truth is really the goal for most societies right now.

Answer 2

The feminist movement came in three waves with goals. The first waves goal was essentially to gain the right to vote. The second wave goal was the right to be equal to men in regard to wages, education and employment advancement. It also included the right to access free and affordable childcare and reproductive freedom, in regard to contraception and abortion. The third wave goal was to break through the 'glass ceiling' that stopped women from becoming leaders of business.

Answer 3

Feminism is the radical notion that women are people. In short, we want to be treated equally to men- equal pay for equal work, and so on.

Answer 4

No-one knows. There were 3 women who knew. One´s dead, the other went mad and the third can´t remember.

Answer 5

Get equal rights for women! In the US at the moment this may include issues such as equal pay, and the right to use birth control.

Answer 6

The main goal of feminism is the complete social and economic equality of women. Feminism seeks for gender equality and also tackles other forms of oppression such as racism and homophobia.