Per NCERT, what is FEMINISM defined as in the chapter on Equality?
AA doctrine that opposes all forms of gender distinction in private life
BA doctrine that women are inherently superior to men in every domain
CA doctrine that men and women should occupy identical roles in society regardless of choice
DA political doctrine of equal rights for women and men — challenging patriarchy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A political doctrine of equal rights for women and men — challenging patriarchy
NCERT defines feminism as the doctrine of equal rights challenging patriarchy. The other options either invert it or caricature it.
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