"pop feminism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pop feminism (uncountable)
  1. (sometimes derogatory) A populist, non-academic approach to feminism, suggesting that women can attain equality with men through a positive, go-getting attitude, without much need to organize politically or to examine or change cultural institutions and biases. Tags: derogatory, sometimes, uncountable Categories (topical): Feminism Related terms: girl power

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