The word “feminism” can elicit extreme reactions. Some completely identify with it, while many say: “I believe in gender equality but I am not a feminist.”

What exactly is feminism? The definition can vary from feminist to feminist, and many misconceptions prevail.

AWARE has put together a workshop series to help women and men understand feminism better. The first part of this series, on 6 November at 7:30pm, will explore the history of the feminist movement. We will discuss how gender roles are shaped over time, the gender messages embedded in popular culture, and what feminism means today.

Men, particularly fathers, are strongly encouraged to participate.