Ppt is about what is feminism. And what is not feminism.. The philosophy behind feminism and is it necessary ti have it

1. FEMINISM AND PSEUDO FEMINISM IN INDIA
Atharva Abhyankar
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2. ◦ HISTORY OF FEMINISM IN INDIA
◦ The history of feminism in India can be divided into three phases: the first phase, beginning in the mid-19th century,
initiated when reformists began to speak in favour of women rights by making reforms in education, customs involving
women, the second phase, from 1915 to Indian independence, when Gandhi incorporated women's movements into the Quit
India movement and independent women's organisations began to emerge; and finally, the third phase, post-independence,
which has focused on fair treatment of women at home after marriage, in the work force, and right to political parity.
FEMINISTS IN 80’S AND 90’S
• Savitribai Phule (1831–1897) – started the first school for girls in the subcontinent.[18][19]
• Tarabai Shinde (1850–1910) – activist whose work Stri Purush Tulana is considered the first modern Indian feminist text.[77]
• Pandita Ramabai (1858–1922) – social reformer a champion for the emancipation of women in British India.
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3. ◦ WHAT IS FEMINISM IN INDIA
◦ Feminism in India is a set of movements aimed at defining, establishing equal political, economic, and social rights and
opportunities for women in India. It is the pursuit of women's rights within the society of India. Like their feminist
counterparts all over the world, feminists in India seek gender equality: the right to work for equal wages, the right to equal
access to health and education, and equal political rights.
JAPLEEN PASRICHA
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Japleen smashes the patriarchy for a living! She is the founder-CEO & editor-in-chief of Feminism in India (FII),
an award-winning digital intersectional feminist and bilingual media platform. She is also a TEDx speaker and
was recognised as a Young Innovator in 2018 by World Summit Awards.

4. IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON FEMINISM
◦ Positives to Social Media
◦ Fighting Gender-Based Violence
◦ Change the Conversation
◦ Social Movements
Intersection of Technology and Empowerment
Negatives to Social Media
Gender-Based Violence
"Openness“
Race Filtered data
Continuously Being "On"

5. ◦ Fake Feminism – Pseudo Feminism
When people think that it is absolutely fine to demean men in the society
or to suppress them or to dominate them or to create violence
against them and thinking that they’re feminists and can do anything
as they have the power to do so,
this way of thinking and putting men down to overpower them
is known as “Pseudo Feminism”.
To explain this term further, pseudo feminists say that,
‘we had a lot of suffering in the past, so now, even if we surpass men,
we have the right to do that’, whereas, equality and not surpassing men,
yet getting all the rights equivalent to men, was and is the objective of
the feminists, then and now.
Women, in the name of feminism, have started to use it to their advantage to pull down other genders (men primarily, and also
other women who prefer equality for all). In a 2014 report by the Delhi Commission of Women (DCW), 53.2% of the rape cases
reported were false. And the percentage is only rising as it leaps towards 90%. Fake cases are on the rise in Indian courts. The
damage is so big that these cases now contribute to a weak economy and a highly unstable society.

6. Identifying Pseudo Feminism
◦ Girls should be given seats in metros,
bus and other places, whereas the men should stand and travel.
◦ I’m a girl, I support feminism, and therefore,
its the boy’s duty to pay all the bills.
◦ Lady Justice usually sees the slapping of
a girl by a man as more serious than the raping
of a boy by a woman.

7. ◦ UNDERSTAND REAL FEMINISM
The core concepts in feminist theory are sex, gender, race, discrimination, equality, difference, and choice.
A feminist might be a man, woman, or anyone who believes sex should not be a factor in
deciding what women’s rights are. It is a concept that strives for gender equality; it seeks to
make it so that women are given the same education, the same platform, and the same
opportunities that a man has in his life. Also, it aims at eliminating the stereotyping of women
who have been prevalent for ages. Women should not be forced to leave school early and marry,
or do housework, or fit in more traditional roles. I think a lot of us are feminists without even
realizing that. Pseudo-feminism is a term sometimes assigned to a branch of feminism with
which some don’t agree. Very frequently, the definition of feminism is incorrect and cruel. As
they claim, a few bad eggs ruin the pot, and people will sometimes use pseudo-feminist reasons
to point out non-existent inconsistencies in the very idea of feminism. Supporting an idea and
propagating it is one thing but spreading hatred and discord meaninglessly in its name would
only destroy all the good that was done before in the name of that idea.

8. Intersectional feminism must include LGBTQ people
◦ ‘Feminism must be intersectional, in my opinion, or it is not feminism at all.’
◦ Kimberle Crenshaw coined the term ‘intersectionality’ in 1989 which explains how social issues such as class, race, sexuality and
more can overlap to create different forms of discrimination. Intersectional feminism is important to see how inequalities link, and how
people affected can support each other. As rightfully mentions, ‘feminism must be intersectional, or it is not feminism at all’.

9. ◦ Why We Still Need Feminism Even In 2022
Feminism is a movement that fights for women who are facing monumental odds. But it is also paving the way for gender
inclusivity and equality that benefits society as a whole. Feminism is about supporting and empowering people. That’s still
needed, even in 2021. Gender equitable societies are healthier for everyone. As feminism challenges restrictive gender norms,
improvements in women's access to health care, reproductive rights, and protection from violence have positive effects on
everyone's life expectancy and well-being it is good for the society.