Cultural feminism
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Cultural Feminism is the theory that there are fundamental personality and psychological differences between men and women, and that women's differences are not only unique, but superior. This theory of feminism takes note of the biological differences between men and women - such as menstruation and childbirth - and extrapolates from this the idea of an inherent "women's culture." For example, the belief that "women are kinder and gentler than men," prompts cultural feminists call for an infusion of women's culture into the male-dominanted world, which would presumably result in less violence and fewer wars. At its core, the theory ascribes to a form of gendered essentialism. Cultural feminism seeks to improve the relationship between the sexes and often cultures at large by celebrating women's special qualities, ways, and experiences, often believing that the "woman's way" is the better way, or that the culture discussed is overly masculine and requires balance from feminine perspectives.
Critics of cultural feminism, particularly those of the men's rights groups, assert that cultural feminism is misandric in nature, and also assert that there is no evidence to support that a woman's way is any better then a man's.
Cultural feminism is a form of difference feminism.
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