Gloria SteinemA feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.
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The word feminism comes from a Latin word meaning “females” and the suffix “ism”, which means “a way of life, a movement or school of thought.” A feminist is someone who believes that women and men are equally valuable as human beings.
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