Feminist Theory Concepts

noun the act of searching or feeling with the hands, especially in an awkward or clumsy way

verb to feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands

• The security footage showed the suspect groping the victim in the crowded subway station.
• I can't believe that guy was caught groping women at the party last night.
• He got kicked out of the bar for groping one of the waitresses.
• The politician was accused of groping for votes by making false promises.

noun a prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control

• The government's policies have been criticized for perpetuating oppression against minority groups.
• It's not right how they're treating people, it's like they're just adding to the oppression.
• The system is straight up oppressing us, it's not fair at all.
• The weight of oppression felt like a heavy burden on their shoulders, suffocating their spirits.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men

• The patriarchal society placed men in positions of power and authority.
• I don't like how patriarchal my workplace is, always favoring the male employees.
• The whole system is so patriarchal, it's like they don't even care about equality.
• The patriarchal mindset is like a heavy weight holding back progress towards gender equality.

noun Persephone

• Persephone was known in Greek mythology as the queen of the underworld.
• Have you heard the story of Persephone and Hades?
• Persephone is like the OG goth queen.
• Just like Persephone, she felt like she was stuck in a dark place.

noun A person who commits the crime of rape, a sexual assault involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without that person's consent.

• The police are searching for the rapist who has been targeting women in the area.
• I heard that the guy next door is a rapist, so make sure to stay away from him.
• That rapist deserves to rot in jail for what he did.
• The virus is like a rapist, invading and violating the body's defenses.

noun a cultural or societal focus on men and male perspectives, often to the exclusion or detriment of women and female perspectives

• Androcentrism is the belief that male perspectives and experiences are central to society.
• Androcentrism often leads to the marginalization of women's voices and perspectives.
• Androcentrism is so outdated, it's time to recognize the value of all genders.
• Androcentrism is like wearing blinders that only allow you to see the world from a male perspective.

noun the state or quality of lacking a definite structure or organization

• The lack of hierarchy in the organization led to a state of structurelessness.
• Without a clear leader, the group fell into a state of structurelessness.
• The team was a hot mess with all its structurelessness going on.
• Her mind was a chaotic mess, a structurelessness of thoughts and emotions.

noun an invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to the upper ranks in the film industry

• The film industry still struggles with breaking through the celluloid ceiling for female directors.
• It's tough for women to reach the top in the movie business due to the celluloid ceiling.
• Breaking the celluloid ceiling is a major challenge for women in Hollywood.
• The celluloid ceiling continues to block opportunities for women in the film industry.

noun a political approach wherein people form alliances based on shared identity characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion

• The discussion on identity politics in academia is complex and multifaceted.
• Some people get really passionate when talking about identity politics.
• Identity politics can be a touchy subject for some folks.
• In the realm of identity politics, everyone is trying to find where they fit in the puzzle of society.

noun a term used to describe the act of a woman sitting with her legs wide apart in a public space, similar to the concept of manspreading

• The issue of womanspreading has sparked debates on gender equality in public spaces.
• I saw a woman womanspreading on the train yesterday and it looked so comfortable.
• Stop womanspreading, you're taking up too much space!
• Her confidence was like womanspreading, unapologetically taking up space in the room.

noun a term used to describe the act of making someone feel ashamed or guilty for their perceived sexual behavior or appearance

• Slut-shaming is a form of bullying and harassment based on a person's perceived sexual behavior.
• I can't believe she's still slut-shaming her classmates, it's so mean.
• Stop slut-shaming, it's not cool at all.
• Her constant slut-shaming of others reveals her own insecurities and lack of empathy.

noun a form of sexual harassment involving unwanted sexual advances or suggestive remarks towards women

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• Eve teasing is a serious issue that involves the harassment of women in public spaces.
• Eve teasing is not just harmless flirting, it is a form of harassment that can make women feel unsafe.
• Guys, we need to stop the eve teasing, it's not cool and it's not funny.
• The constant eve teasing from her so-called friends made her feel like she didn't belong in the group anymore.