Positive Effects Of Feminism's Effect On Modern Society

Feminism’s Effects on Society

What does feminism mean? Is it a dirty word that creates images of angry women refusing to shave their legs? That is nowhere near what feminism is; it is a belief that all people—male, female, or non-binary—are equal and deserve equal opportunities. Feminism has had multiple positive effects on modern society.

Feminism Loves Your Body

The first effect of feminism on modern society is brought about by its convictions on self-acceptance. First, women and men are encouraged by feminist ideals to accept how their body is made. It is no longer acceptable to look at an airbrushed picture of a super model and dream that someday his or her body will belong to the viewer. Now, it is acceptable for someone to love

In modern times, it is very rare that a Christian church has female leaders. This could be caused by ancient philosophers (Haddad, 2006). Aristotle once said, “The male is by nature superior, and the female inferior; and the one rules, and the other is ruled.” Other philosophers like him said similar things; Christian philosophers adopted these teachings, and they bled into the church. (Haddad, 2006). These ideas are outdated and do not coincide with the early church. Strong women have always existed in the church. For example, Appolina of Alexandria was a deacon in the church located in Alexandria. Deacons of the early church had many responsibilities such as caring for the sick, theological education, and anointing the sick with oil. Appolina was capable of doing her duties just as much as male deacons were and therefore the teachings of early philosophers should not be continually implemented in the modern church. The first wave of feminism, which came around the late 17th century, called for a “craft based rather than gender based ministry” (Haddad, 2006). The first wave feminists brought about social change that took patriarchal ideals to the ground. Today, female deacons are seen rarely, but they exist. Women have more power behind their words in church and in Christian households. Feminism has brought about a positive change to outdated ideals in the Christian

Heterosexual relationships in which the female identifies as a feminist are apparently more successful (Filipovic, 2007). A study found that these relationships yield higher stability and sexual satisfaction. The study also found that feminists are more likely to be in a “romantic relationship” (Filipovic, 2007). Also, feminism has a positive effect on males in feminist relationships. This could be because he is not pressured by society to make all of the money him and his family need to survive. Instead, he has a partner who shares the money-making responsibility. Likewise, feminist women in relationships are not forced to keep their houses pristine at all times; they have a partner to aid in the labor. By balancing the responsibilities and powers that are usually skewed in non-feminist relationships, couples find an equilibrium and are not stressed to impress the other with responsibilities they might have all on their own. Lastly, a feminist knows that she is not confined to unrealistic beauty standards, and this creates a healthier relationship. Women with low self-esteem tend to be more afraid to share feelings, stand up for themselves, and be more conservative in expressing herself due to her insecurities and fears. However, a confident woman is able to express herself freely, and she will have no fears of confrontation or failure. She is able to communicate better with her partner and therefore have