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Pop feminism a variety of feminism related to misandry. Its proponents believe in the moral or other superiority of the female gender and cite it to promote social attitudes that favour a matriarchal society, where women enjoy superior rights and men are marginalised. Some groups believe that pop feminism has already instigated the creation of laws that discriminate against men, particularly in the fields of criminal and family law.
The term "pop feminism" probably appeared out of the popular misconception that feminist doctrines are anti-male, or that most feminists hold these beliefs. An alternative explanation of its origin is the expression of such concepts in popular culture. For example, the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer features a heroic female main character who battles evil characters who are mainly male. Pop songs such as 'No Scrubs' by TLC and 'favourite things' by Big Brovaz also sport vaguely misandristic lyrics. Some also associate Girl Power with pop feminism.
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