Paradox of Feminism

The feminist movement aims to improve the conditions for women, yet only a minority of women in modern societies identify as feminists.

By Zeynab Hosseini

Is it time for a change?

The concept of feminism was born in France at the end of the 19th century, developed in Western European countries and America, and then spread to other languages and countries around the world. It was formed to put direct pressure on decision-making institutions in the field of women, arguing that reforms from top to bottom were not enough. Feminist thought is now somewhat institutionalized in academia or universities, and popular feminist books are very successful.