5 Ways the Bible Defines True Feminism

Feminism has been a long-standing debate and source of contention among the secular and spiritual realms for literally hundreds of years.However, before we seek to understand feminism, and more so how God defines it, let’s start with a little history that inspired it all.The first wave of feminism began in 1848 when the Women’s Suffrage Movement. This was the essential starting point for women's equality. Women stood up for their rights, especially their right to vote.In the mid-1950s, the Civil Rights Movement was a call to end discrimination, racial segregation, and prejudice. However, this was also a vital part of the Women’s Rights Movement as women demanded equal rights and pay as men.In 1973, the revolutionary ruling of Roe vs. Wade made abortion care legal and more accessible. Then, most recently, in 2022, the overturn of Roe vs. Wade decided to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion.Basically, the Women’s Rights Movement started out with a mission and goal to obtain essential rights for women. However, over time, that view has been somewhat corroded, as the focus isn’t solely on women anymore.In fact, it has placed many lives in jeopardy by essentially destroying the God-given roles placed upon men and women, and the consequences have been devastating.So, how should Christians handle this controversial topic? Can a Christian woman be a feminist?If we really want to answer these questions, we need to see how God defines feminism and what He has to say about His design of womanhood.Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/nito100