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The west doesn't need feminism, it needs to move

Thanks for the opportunity to debate. I assume the argument is that we don't need feminism because equality, etc has been reached and there is a far greater need for advocacy for women in other countries. When we talk about feminism, I am thinking about it in terms of campaigning for women's rights. I would argue that it is still needed in the West {as well as elsewhere}. As well as the more well known issue of a pay gap there is a promotion gap. https://www.businessinsider.com.au... There is the issue of domestic violence and how female victims continue to be treated. https://overland.org.au... Yes, it possible that men can {and do campaign on these issues too} and that women that don't call themselves feminist can also help address these issues. I would argue that having more not less people campaigning to address these issues is a good thing. Therefore, it would be good for some feminists to stay active in the West. A strong feminist movement in the West can also help people elsewhere. This is a list containing some Western based women"s groups that through the funding they receive in the West can support those overseas http://www.nytimes.com... There is also the serious issue of sexual assaults against women and the backward views held by men {and some cases women} that come up in court and elsewhere. I do agree however that there should be a greater focus on the plight of women in other countries like widows and women in Saudi Arabia, etc. I just don't think all feminists should move because there is still issues here that need to be addressed.