What Type of Feminist are You?
What Type of Feminist are You?
Feminism is better described as feminism(s). There are a multitude of different types of feminism and each look at the interaction between men and women a little bit differently. Find out which kind of feminist you are by taking our quiz!
Feminism is better described as feminism(s). There are a multitude of different types of feminism and each look at the interaction between men and women a little bit differently. Find out which kind of feminist you are by taking our quiz!
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Liberal Feminist
Liberal Feminist
Liberal feminists fight for the equality of women and men through politics and reforming the law. They see interaction between men and women is key to the success of transforming society.
You may be a liberal feminist if you are passionate about issues such as sexual abuse, sexual harassment, voting, the education system, men and women being paid equally, health care issues, and sexual trafficking.
If you're a liberal feminist, your feminist icons could be:
- Mary Wollstonecraft
- Coco Chanel
- Betty Friedan
- Pope John Paul II
Social Feminist
Social Feminist
Social feminists see connections between Marx's ideas concerning employee exploitation and the labor crisis and the workplace experience of some women. They aim to change society as a whole, versus focusing on the lives of the individual. They desire to work with men and all other groups of feminism to bring about change in a capitalist system.
You may be a social feminist if you see connections between oppression and occupations such as prostitution, domestic housework, childcare, and marriage.
If you're a social feminist, your feminist icons could be:
-Clara Zetkin
-Eleanor Marx
-Donna Haraway
- Christine Delphy
Radical Feminist
Radical Feminist
Radical feminists believe that the patriarchal state of society is the main culprit for women's oppression. These feminists believe that only once the patriarchy is overthrown can women truly have freedom. Without overthrowing the system, the oppression of women and the inequality of sexes will not be solved.
If you're a radical feminist, your feminist icons could be:
- Gloria Steinem
- Robin Morgan
- Germaine Greer
- Mary Daly
Cultural Feminist
Cultural Feminist
Cultural feminism believes that certain female characteristics are undervalued by society. They believe the difference between men and women is biological. To revolt against oppression of women, cultural feminists encourage others to pull away from the political aspect of feminism and instead focus on the everyday changes one can make in one's daily life.
If you're a cultural feminist, your feminist icons may be:
- Elise Oelsner
- Carol Gilligan
Separatist Feminist
Separatist Feminist
A separatists feminist does not support relationships between men and women. This feminism is closely tied to Lesbian feminism. These feminists believe that there is no way that interactions between men and women can be resolved. They also believe that even well intentioned men cannot contribute to the feminist movement.
If you're a separatist feminist, your feminist icons may be:
- Roxanne Dunbar
- Lisa Leghorn
- Del Martin
- Charlotte Bunch
Third World Feminist
Third World Feminist
Third World feminism's theories are intertwined with post- colonialism. They look especially at helping women who are socially marginalized because of they are a subgroup in a dominant culture. Issues that may be important to you as a Third World feminist could be racism, ethnic issues, and the effects that colonialism has had on the political, economic and cultural lives of women.
If you're a Third World feminist, your feminist icons could be:
- Sojourner Truth
- Harriet Tubman
- Malala Yousafzai
- Maya Angelou