Principles of feminism

Sex

The biological attributes that distinguish males from females.

Gender

The societal and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female.

Radical Feminism

A branch of feminism that believes men and women are fundamentally similar; challenges the societal structures that oppress women.

Patriarchy

A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.

The personal is political

A feminist concept emphasizing that personal experiences of oppression are linked to larger social and political structures.

Equality Feminism

The belief that men and women are fundamentally similar and should share roles in society without traditional gender constraints.

Difference Feminism

The view that recognizes natural differences between men and women and advocates for the unique strengths of women.

Intersectionality

A framework that examines how various social identities overlap and impact experiences of oppression, particularly highlighted by women of color.

Domestic Abuse

Violence or abuse occurring within the home, often hidden from public view and disproportionately affecting women.

Cultural Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms and values of their culture from childhood.