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My Definition of Feminism

This paper was written for my Women's Studies class. In our essay we had to discuss a person that was discussed in class. So I chose Hildegard of Bingen. I took this as an opportunity to give a witness. My definition of Feminism is probably the same as it was before this class and probably more complex than this paper will allow, however, I think it is best summed up in the following ideas: Empowerment of Women, Freedom of Creative Expression and Intellectual Development, as well as Standing Up for What's Right. Also Our Goals and Knowledge of Ourselves is important. I will elaborate more on these in the following paragraphs. An aspect of Feminism is the empowerment of women. One is empowered when they realize that they are NOT inferior just because of their gender. They realize that they have abilities and talents that are just as important, and as good, as the abilities of a man, and they choose to use them to the full. They also realize that they are not alone in their t