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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Feminism

Here you will learn some English words about feminism, such as "patriarchy", "positive", "activism", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Academic IELTS
feminism
feminism
[noun]

the movement that supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Ex: She learned about feminism in school. 
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patriarchy

a family or kinship system in which a male serves as the head and lineage is traced through the male line

Ex: In traditional patriarchies, the eldest male inherits the family estate. 
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sexism
sexism
[noun]

the belief or behavior that one sex is less important, capable, or valuable than the other

Ex: She spoke out against sexism at work. 
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misogyny
misogyny
[noun]

the feeling of hatred or discrimination against women

Ex: She wrote an article highlighting the subtle misogyny present in the advertising industry. 
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hostile
hostile
[Adjective]

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

Ex: He's so hostile; he always responds with anger or aggression in disagreements. 
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benevolent
benevolent
[Adjective]

showing kindness and generosity

Ex: The benevolent old man would often buy lunch for strangers at the local cafe. 
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transgender
transgender
[Adjective]

describing or relating to someone whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex

Ex: The transgender woman bravely shared her journey of self-discovery and transition with her friends and family. 
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fluidity
fluidity
[noun]

the state of being likely to change rather than being static

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gender
gender
[noun]

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

Ex: Her research focused on the impact of gender on career opportunities in tech industries. 
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victim
victim
[noun]

someone who has been tricked or decieved

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privilege
privilege
[noun]

a special right, immunity or advantage that only a particular person or group has

Ex: Access to education is a privilege that not everyone has. 
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positive
positive
[Adjective]

displaying approval, support, or agreement

Ex: Her feedback was positive, praising the team's efforts. 
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negative
negative
[Adjective]

indicating or implying refusal, denial, disagreement, or omission

Ex: Her response to the proposal was negative. 
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empowerment

the act of giving a person or an organization the right, authority or power in order to do something

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equity
equity
[noun]

the quality of being fair and just toward people according to natural law

Ex: The company ethics policy aims to ensure equity in the workplace by treating all employees fairly according to established guidelines. 
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conservative
conservative
[Adjective]

supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change

Ex: She was raised in a conservative household where adherence to tradition was strongly emphasized. 
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social movement

a group of people working together in order to cause a social change or solve a social issue

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feminist
feminist
[noun]

a person who supports or advocates for the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes

Ex: She has been a lifelong feminist, campaigning for women's rights. 
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marital status

the state of being married, single, divorced, etc.

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suffrage
suffrage
[noun]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

Ex: Some countries still restrict suffrage based on gender, age, or socio-economic status. 
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political correctness

the use of language, behavior, or policies that are intended to avoid offense or discrimination towards certain groups of people

Ex: The company adopted political correctness in its advertisements to ensure they were inclusive of all ethnic groups. 
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femininity

the qualities or attributes that are considered to be typical of or suitable for women

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undeclared
undeclared
[Adjective]

not publicly stated or admitted

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self-consciously

in a way that suggests embarrassment or worry about one's own actions or appearance

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self-expression

the revealing of one's feelings or thoughts, especially through creative activities

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to criticize

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: The teacher criticized the student's essay for its lack of organization and clarity. 
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activism
activism
[noun]

the action of striving to bring about social or political reform, especially as a member of an organization with specific objectives

Ex: Her activism for environmental conservation has inspired many young people to join the cause. 
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objectification

the act of ignoring the rights or feelings of a person and treating them as mere objects

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abortion
abortion
[noun]

the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages

Ex: The debate over abortion rights continues to be a contentious issue in many countries around the world. 
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