Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Feminism

the movement that supports equal treatment of men and women and believes women should have the same rights and opportunities

a social system in which the father or the eldest male is in charge of the family and his possessions or power are passed to a male heir

an unfair treatment based on the belief that one gender, particularly female, is weaker, less intelligent, or less important than the other

the feeling of hatred or discrimination against women

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

showing kindness and generosity

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

the state of being likely to change rather than being static

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

someone who has been tricked or decieved

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

displaying approval, support, or agreement

indicating or implying refusal, denial, disagreement, or omission

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

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

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

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

a person who advocates equal rights and opportunities for women

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

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

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

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

not publicly stated or admitted

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

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

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

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

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

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