The idea of relabeling "feminism" is not new. A quick search finds a summary of replacement ideas at http://jezebel.com/5828798/the-catchy-new-word-for-feminism

The idea of relabeling "feminism" is not new. A quick search finds a summary of replacement ideas at http://jezebel.com/5828798/the-catchy-new-word-for-feminism http://jezebel.com/5828798/the-catchy-new-word-for-feminism , with 'equalitarian' (a 200 year old word) taking the lead. Unfortunately, that word already has a meaning in economic analysis. Eg, https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/subject/hist-mat/anti-durhing/p1.htm https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/subject/hist-mat... : "The traces of common ownership which are also found in the early stages of the new religion can be ascribed to solidarity among the proscribed rather than to real equalitarian ideas." Still, many other words have been proposed (and discarded). But I'm really writing to comment about: > I'm not sure what "term" should replace feminism -- in the workplace I'd suggest "professionalism". After all everyone wants to be treated professionally, not just women. The problem here is that "professionalism" is not well-defined. Is it professional to drink alcohol while at work? What about at a conference? At a conference reception? Is it professional to leave your desk cluttered at the end of the day? Is it professional to wear shorts at work? What about to not wear lipstick? Is it professional to take 6 months off to be with one's newborn? Is it professional to participate in a protest march (during off hours) against the company? What about if it's to protest discriminatory hiring practices in upper management? Is it professional to insist on 9-5 working hours, or is it professional to work as long as you think it takes, or is it professional to work as long as your boss thinks it takes? "Feminism" means that people should have the same political, economic, and social rights no matter if they are male, female, or don't identify as either sex. What's the equivalent for "professionism"? As best as I can tell, it's broadly defined by whatever the people in power (ie, your boss, or anyone else who can fire you, or your customers) say that it means. There's no underlying philosophy which guides changes in the meaning of "professionalism". One upon a time it was unprofessional to have women working in the office, or studying at universities. That didn't change simply by being "professional."