Evidence

Britannica definition of feminism and its origins

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"the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes"; "largely originating in the West, feminism is manifested worldwide" — Britannica definition of feminism and its origins · Article revised 9 Sep 2026Encyclopaedia Britannica, 'Feminism' (Elinor Burkett, Britannica Editors) · Article revised 9 Sep 2026Source named — not yet verified

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 'Feminism' (Elinor Burkett, Britannica Editors) — https://www.britannica.com/topic/feminism. Matched to the source page by an automated research pass on 6 Oct 2026; not yet checked by a person..

What it proves

A neutral definition; both sides can use it: Western origin of the term versus worldwide spread of the idea.

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