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fourth-wave feminism

fourth-wave feminism noun: a period of feminist activity that began around 2012 and is characterized by Internet activism, intersectionality, and a focus on sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

Noun

fourth-wave feminism (uncountable)

  1. A period of feminist activity that began around 2012 and is characterized by Internet activism, intersectionality, and a focus on sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

Questions about fourth-wave feminism

What does fourth-wave feminism mean?
Fourth-wave feminism means a period of feminist activity that began around 2012 and is characterized by Internet activism, intersectionality, and a focus on sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
What part of speech is fourth-wave feminism?
Fourth-wave feminism is a noun.

Words near fourth-wave feminism in the dictionary

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  6. fourth-wave feminism
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