Feminism vs Progressivism
Feminism is the belief in social, economic and political equality between the sexes, and the movements that work to secure women's rights and interests.
- Women and men should have equal rights in law and politics.
- Women should have equal access to education, work and pay.
- Social norms about gender can limit people and can be changed.
Progressivism prioritizes social reform, expanded civil rights and active government efforts to reduce inequality and address problems created by economic and social change.
- Society can be improved through deliberate reform.
- Government should reduce inequality and regulate powerful businesses.
- Civil rights should be extended to groups that have faced discrimination.
- Feminism: petals and stars
- Progressivism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Culture50 points apart
Feminism: Multicultural (moderate). Progressivism: Multicultural (strong).
- Foreign policy25 points apart
Feminism: Cooperation (moderate). Progressivism: Cooperation (strong).
- Markets20 points apart
Feminism: Planned (mild). Progressivism: Planned (moderate).
- Security20 points apart
Feminism: Liberty (mild). Progressivism: Liberty (moderate).
★ Where they are closest
- Authority · 0 apart
- Morality · 5 apart
- Welfare · 5 apart
Axis by axis
Progressivism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipMild: Public60%40%PublicPrivate
- MarketsMild: Planned63%37%PlannedFree
- WelfareModerate: Shared73%27%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityModerate: Democratic80%20%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityMild: Liberty65%35%LibertyOrder
- StructureBalanced50%50%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityStrong: Progressive95%5%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionStrong: Secular85%15%SecularReligious
- TechnologyMild: Embrace55%45%EmbraceCaution
- CultureModerate: Multicultural70%30%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeMild: Global55%45%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyModerate: Cooperation75%25%CooperationStrength
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FAQ
Feminism vs Progressivism
What is the difference between Feminism and Progressivism?
Feminism is the belief in social, economic and political equality between the sexes, and the movements that work to secure women's rights and interests. Progressivism prioritizes social reform, expanded civil rights and active government efforts to reduce inequality and address problems created by economic and social change. On the 12 axes they differ most on culture, foreign policy, markets.
What do Feminism and Progressivism have in common?
Their positions are closest on authority, morality, welfare. Overall their profiles are a 90% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
Am I closer to Feminism or Progressivism?
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