What is Feminism?

'Feminism is not a singular approach but a broad umbrella term for a diverse number of positions and strategies amongst women involved in the production, distribution and consumption of art. The contributors include critics, curators, academics and artsits. Each explores a different aspect of women's art practice, feminist art criticism and women's role in the art world in the late 1980's and early 1990's.'
(Deepwell, K., New Feminist Art Criticism)

This quote explores the idea that feminism cannot simply be defined from one point of view, or one position in society. Feminism is such a large revolution, that encompasses all aspects of our culture. In terms of a revolution, feminism is based on social, political and economical equality for women. Women fight for gender equality and for their contributions to be valued. Feminism rejects the boundaries associated with, and discrimination against gender, sexual orientation and marital status. It is a movement, which means that it is working towards specific goals.

Feminism can be supported by women, men, girls and boys. It is not only women who wish to be treated better, who are feminists. Anyone in society can promote the values and beliefs that feminism highlights. Feminists have worked towards improving employment opportunities, education opportunities, the right to vote, equal pay etc. More specific to my project, feminism has also fought for equal opportunities in the creative arts industries (including employment and education), equal pay for women's art, equal coverage in the media, a more realistic representation of women, the rejection of objectification of women in advertising and the rejection of disembodiment of women's bodies.