“Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It is about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D Anderson
Today there are too many misconceptions about feminism which makes people distant from it. from the olden times, there have been people who strongly support or hate feminism. Some of the major misconception that people have about feminism is:
- Feminism is not anti-men: feminism focuses on gender equality in sustaining patriarchy.
- Feminism does not say all women are angels: feminism revolves around the fact that women be seen as regular people and not angels.
- Feminism does not see women as perpetual victims: feminism does not see pity as a solution to ending oppression.
- Feminism does not think men and women are the same: feminism says that people of all genders are equal but NOT NECESSARILY the same.
- Feminism will not destroy society: feminism demands equality and a greater freedom for all rather than destroying the society we live in.
There have been many movements, campaigns that have revolved around feminism. The HeForShe campaign was launched that invited people to join together to fight against gender inequality and promote children’s rights. Movements are being held on a very massive scale for demanding equality. At the end of the day, we must realize that all of us are people and must not be in a position to discriminate based on caste, creed, gender or any such trivial factor. People are all made different but we are all united in this world, living our lives, solving our purpose in life. Being a feminist isn’t wrong by any means. Understanding the misconceptions that revolve around feminism and working on thoughts, deeds and actions are what is necessary to make this world a better place. People need to understand that feminism isn’t about women empowerment. Feminism does not mean men are demeaned. It just tries to bring together people all over the world and make them understand the importance of equality and gives people a sense of what strength every individual has in this world irrespective of their gender.
