UNVEILING PSEUDO-FEMINISM: DISTORTIONS, CHALLENGES, AND THE QUEST FOR GENUINE GENDER EQUALITY
AUTHOR – SNEHA SHARDA, STUDENT AT CHRIST UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – SNEHA SHARDA, UNVEILING PSEUDO-FEMINISM: DISTORTIONS, CHALLENGES, AND THE QUEST FOR GENUINE GENDER EQUALITY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (1) OF 2024, PG. 429-438, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
Abstract:
Pseudo-feminism[1], a distorted contradiction of the feminist movement, poses a formidable challenge to the principles of equality and justice that undermines genuine feminism. While real feminism strives to dismantle male dominated systems and uplifts all genders, pseudo-feminism often portrays harmful stereotypes, practices exclusion, and resorts to superficial gestures that fail to advance true gender equality. This research paper give an idea of the problems of pseudo-feminism, exploring its manifestations in workplaces, legal systems, and broader societal contexts.
The paper lays emphasis on the prevalence of pseudo feminism in the workplaces and the society . It underestimates the importance of challenging these outcomes and implementing policies that promote inclusivity, fairness, and progress. By dissecting the roots of pseudo-feminism and its detrimental effects, the paper seeks to raise awareness and foster meaningful dialogue surrounding the complexities of gender equality.
Drawing some light from the inspirational words of Gloria Steinem, the paper reaffirms the depth of feminism as recognizing the equality and scope of all genders. It backs up for a real commitment to feminism, one that embraces diversity, promotes inclusivity, and strives for justice for all. Through rigorous analysis and dedication to authentic principles, the paper provides a vision for future where pseudo-feminism is confronted and overcomes , paving the way for a truly equitable and just society for generations to come.
The concept of feminism has always been manipulated and misinterpreted . The pretentious feminists or let me correct, the pseudo feminists have forgotten the basic essence of the feminism i.e. equality. Feminism has empowered the role and rights of women to be recognized but a further recognition of the torture happening towards men is also required. Traditionally, rape was thought to be and defined as a crime committed solely against women. But there are so many men out there who had been a victim of female predators, and even male. On top of that, because of social stigmas and a lack of legal recourse, males are even less likely than females to report an assault. We will try to analyze the patriarchal [2]mindset of society and put forward laws to protect the victims.hese principles stand in direct opposition to the gender equity principles of feminism. This research paper seeks to provide insight into the phenomenon of pseudo-feminism as it appears across genders, explored in the personal and professional contexts of South African citizens. In the absence of a clear distinction within society between feminism and pseudo-feminism, feminism may be seen as a movement that has come to support the suppression of non-female genders, undoing decades of progress. These findings add to the body of knowledge and are valuable to gender equity activists, gender studies researchers, and academics.
[1] Manipulation of women’s rights by demeaning male in the society
[2] Relating or denoting a system of society controlled by men