Why we all need to be feminist By: Noel Nevarez. Feminism Definition According to Merriam Webster: 1. the theory of the political, economic, and social.

Why we all need to be feministBy: Noel Nevarez

Feminism Definition

• According to Merriam Webster:

• 1. the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes

• 2 .organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests

Why is it important?• “Feminist: the person who believes in

the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes” -Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Beyonce’s “***Flawless”

• Feminist issues focus on and benefit on everyone

• Feminist ideals would help America reach the equality it deserves

What’s the problem?• Women continue to make only 70 cents to

every dollar men make (Ariane, Hartmann, Hudiburg, Keller, and Williams)

• Women only hold 19% of the seats in congress (CAWP Fact Sheet)

• These issues continue to be ignored and avoided in the government (Everett)

Why do people oppose it?• Many people are misinformed and believe

feminism is a form of misandry • Some feminist have been known to be too

extreme for people and judge them all based on this

• Politicians who say: “Money is more important to men” (Johnston)

What do we do?• Us that know what feminism really is and what is really

about should educate those who continually oppress us • Become active and vocal about the unfairness in our

society towards both men and women

How do we implement this?• Don’t be ashamed to be called a feminist.

Disregard the negative connotation it has received.

• Don’t be ashamed to stand up for what you believe is morally right.

Works cited• Ariane, Hartmann, Hudiburg, Keller, and Williams. "The Gender Wage Gap:

2013: Differences by Race and Ethnicity, No Growth in Real Wages for Women” IWPR. Institute For Women's Policy Research, Mar. 2014. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

• Ramazanoglu, Caroline. Feminism and the Contradictions of Oppression. London, GBR: Routledge, 1989. ProQuest ebrary. Web. 9 April 2015.

• Johnston, Maura. "7 Infuriating Things Lawmakers Have Said About Equal Pay For Women." Refinery29. Refinery29, 12 Apr. 2015. Web. 05 May 2015.

• Q:Information ServicesFact SheetsFact2015F -Cong(01-15).wpd (n.d.): n. pag. CAWP. Center for American Women and Politics. Web. 5 May 2015.

• Everett, Burgess. "Senate Blocks Pay Equity Bill." POLITICO. POLITCO, 15 Sept. 2014. Web. 05 May 2015.