defining feminism

Out of the definitions shared in class, the one that most sticks out to me is the following :

"Feminism is a movement greatly based on the history of women in societies throughout the world, and it focuses on bettering the future of women's history through change and activism"

The reason why I agree with this definition the most is that it captures the global aspect of feminism. After having explored many museums for assignment one, I have realized that the feminist cause is truly global and surfaces in different ways in each culture. Katie King's refrences to 'knowledge worlds' clearly supports the idea of the cultural diversity of the feminist cause.

The second part of the definition also captures the feminist philosophy of improving global perspectives and histories of women. This is also connected to Katie King's idea of being subjects in history. By participating in the feminist cause, we become the improved history of the female sex.

The only aspect of feminism which I thought was lacking in this definition was the celebration of feminist potential aspect. It shouldn't be a struggle but a memorable, enjoyable and rewarding experience.