Paganism, Witchcraft and Satanism: The Historical Origins of Feminism
A hundred years. That’s all it took for feminism to dismantle societal structures lasting civilisations. It has forever altered how we view gender, family and power dynamics. But despite its popularity, few understand the spiritual side of feminism. Every movement needs a set of values, often derived from spiritual and religious sources. Feminism is no different. It is a spiritual movement with a political face.
Goddess Worship, Misandry and Promiscuity: Feminism in PopCulture
Feminism and pop culture go hand in hand. In the 2010s, the ‘girl-boss’ era featured a carousel of celebrities urging women to become loud, side-hustling CEOs. But what is often portrayed as empowerment exploits women - selling a fantasy wrapped in anti-male messaging. The previous article Historical Origins of Feminism explored the ideology’s roots in witchcraft and paganism, alongside its aims to revive goddess worship. This article analyses how the same themes exist within contemporary pop culture, particularly Hollywood and the music industry.