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  If casteism and communalism are bad, what makes feminism a good thing? Why don't we oppose all, those who divided the society on any lines-caste, religion or gender.  

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                  Feminism believes in equal rights and opportunities for men and women. It is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing and defending equal political, economic and social rights for women. A feminist advocates or supports the rights and equality of women. Enhanced women power can make our society more strong. Thus feminism can not be regarded as a bad thing. But casteism and communalism usually divide the society and enhance inequality. These two are major challenges to our democracy. Our Constitution makers were aware of these challenges. That is why they chose the model of a secular state. Also the Constitution of India prohibited any caste-based discrimination and laid the foundations of policies to reverse the injustices due to casteism. So we must oppose casteism and communalism but not feminism.