Feminisms

/ˈfɛmɪnɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of feminism; multiple forms or varieties of the feminist movement and ideology.

Etymology

The plural of 'feminism,' formed by adding '-s.' Modern scholars use the plural to acknowledge that there are many different feminist philosophies and movements, not just one.

Kelly Says

The shift from 'feminism' to 'feminisms' in academic writing reflects a real change in thinking—scholars now recognize that feminism looks different for women of different races, classes, and backgrounds worldwide.

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