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Feminism is a broad movement and ideology that seeks to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes. Here are some key feminist theories:

1. Liberal Feminism

• Focus: Legal and political equality.
• Goals: Reforms within existing systems (e.g., equal pay, voting rights, educational opportunities).
• Key Figures: Mary Wollstonecraft, Betty Friedan.

2. Radical Feminism

• Focus: Patriarchy and systemic oppression.
• Goals: Fundamental changes to societal structures, addressing issues like sexual violence, reproductive rights.
• Key Figures: Andrea Dworkin, Catharine MacKinnon.

3. Marxist and Socialist Feminism

• Focus: Class and economic inequalities.
• Goals: Addressing capitalism’s role in women’s oppression, combining feminist and socialist objectives.
• Key Figures: Clara Zetkin, Alexandra Kollontai.

4. Cultural Feminism

• Focus: Valuing women’s unique qualities and contributions.
• Goals: Celebrating women’s experiences and creating women-centered cultures and spaces.
• Key Figures: Mary Daly, Adrienne Rich.

5. Intersectional Feminism

• Focus: Interconnectedness of social identities (e.g., race, class, sexual orientation).
• Goals: Inclusive approach that addresses multiple forms of discrimination and oppression.
• Key Figures: Kimberlé Crenshaw (coined the term “intersectionality”), Audre Lorde.

6. Ecofeminism

• Focus: Connection between the exploitation of women and the environment.
• Goals: Promoting environmental sustainability and gender equality.
• Key Figures: Vandana Shiva, Greta Gaard.

7. Postcolonial Feminism

• Focus: Impact of colonialism on women in formerly colonized countries.
• Goals: Addressing Western feminism’s limitations and advocating for decolonized approaches.
• Key Figures: Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak.

8. Postmodern and Queer Feminism

• Focus: Deconstructing gender and sexuality norms.
• Goals: Challenging traditional binaries and exploring diverse identities.
• Key Figures: Judith Butler, bell hooks.

These theories highlight different aspects of feminism and illustrate its complexity and diversity.