After watching this video, I learned that there have been a variety of presumable misconceptions regarding how feminism has been defined. Such ideas regarding feminism lie within broad spectrum, ranging from class and race; from sexual preference to physical appearance.
Many people have come to the conclusion that women empowerment and feminist activism are aggressive and antagonistic towards the notion of power. Nearly all the women interviewed throughout the course of the film touched upon how the whole idea behind how the notion of feminism all began with the desire for equality and not an all-encompassing power or influence over anybody. I agree with this defining aspect of feminism. After learning a little bit more about its contexts, I would define feminism as a movement for equality and justice that strives for both genders to be treated the same way. Whether or not you are black or white, male or female, we should all cooperate under a balance of power and equity, not competition or opposition.
In a handful of interviews, some women (and a man) mentioned that many people are feminists but don’t really know it. Negative connotations often stem from misconceptions and unawareness. One woman shared that most people do support feminism, they just don’t know it. I believe I am one of those people. I support equality, but I do not believe it should be a struggle or competition for power. None the less, cultural changes take time but also requires the efforts of all parties involved whether you are white, black, male, female, gay or straight.
Although there has been many stereotypes and false notions regarding female empowerment and feminism, I believe it has and will continued to be embraced. Undoubtedly, cultural changes require bumps along the road, but the feminist movement has continued to make way for decades I believe it will continue to make further strives.
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