Feminism is defined as the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. So what is the difference? Feminism is promoting women. This is why so many people, especially men, don't like feminism.
The truth is, feminism is basically viewed as another ism, even if its different. Many people hear the word and immediately assume that all it is is women trying to assert their dominance over men. Perhaps "feminism" isn't the right word for the movement, because true feminists really are trying to achieve sexual equality.
For this reason alone I do not label myself a feminist, even though I agree with their mission and cause. Men and women are both people, both human beings, so why should one be better than the other? Because one gender has a "y" chromosome instead of another "x"? Because one gender gives birth and the other doesn't? Because one gender is more physically inclined?
No. These reasons do not make one gender better than the other. It is true that males and females are different, but different does not mean better or worse.
Both feminism and equality try to get this point across. They both are part of the fight for what's right, even if feminism has an "ism" name.
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