Feminism

Feminism is the collective name for social and political movements that question unequal relationships between men and women, to break gender stereotypes and to strengthen the position of women.

Feminism stands for women's interests, legal equality, physical autonomy for women and against domestic and sexual violence. Feminism has many movements.

At the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century, women protested against exclusion in education, work and politics. The highlight of the first feminist wave was the struggle for women's suffrage.

From the 1960s feminism focused mainly on issues such as abortion, (un)paid labor and sexual violence.

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F-lab

The F-lab is a closed meeting for opinion makers with diverse backgrounds who shape the current feminist discussion.

Feminism in the 18th century and beyond

In the eighteenth century, enlightened ideas about the organization of society, including the position of women, arose in Europe. Feminism, the social and political movement that strives for gender equality, originated in this century.

Feminism in the 19th century

In the nineteenth century, the contours of a feminist political movement became visible. Feminism became an official concept and the first feminist wave began in 1850. The spearheads of the women's movement were equality in education, labor and electoral rights.

Feminism in the 20th century

From the 1920s until the second half of the 1960s, feminism lost its power. In the late sixties she resurrected, with a 'second feminist wave' as a result.

Feminism in the 21st century

Feminism in the 21st century arouses many, sometimes fierce, discussions. New words emerge as career feminists and twitter feminists. Fotocredits: Monica Melton

Well known feminists

Many women have stood up for women's rights or equal opportunities throughout the ages and became famous or well known through their struggle. Fotocredits: feministing.com

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