radical feminism
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Radical feminism is a branch of feminism that views patriarchy—the system of male dominance—as the fundamental cause of women's oppression. It argues that societal institutions and power structures are inherently patriarchal and must be revolutionized, not merely reformed, to achieve women's liberation. Radical feminists often focus on issues of sexuality, challenging traditional power dynamics in heterosexual relationships and critiquing concepts like pornography and sexual harassment. They advocate for a fundamental restructuring of society to dismantle male dominance and create nonhierarchical systems.12
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