To most people, the phrase “right-wing feminism” may sound like an oxymoron. Isn’t feminism about leftist ideals of gender equality, LGBT rights, and sex positivity? And ableism? And ageism? And anti-racism?

In fact, the definition of “feminism” has changed drastically over the years. From the first wave to the fourth wave, feminism has evolved and shifted, taking on different meanings throughout history.

First-wave feminism, in the late 1800s to early 1900s, was mainly focused on winning women the right to vote and to have a voice in public discourse. Second-wave feminism focused on protecting women from discrimination through fighting for an Equal Rights Amendment to be added to the Constitution while also advocating for legal abortion (Roe v. Wade). Third wave feminism then began expanding on the classic feminist idea of “advocacy for women” towards a more intersectional vision that focused on race, sexual orientation, class, and other issues. Fourth-wave feminism took these ideas to the internet, focusing on online activism and “call out culture” meant to keep its adherents ideologically in line.

Throughout all of these incarnations, one could argue that feminism was always intertwined with Marxist thought, and has always been fundamentally left-wing. However, it is possible for an idea to transcend its makers.

To me, feminism is about advocacy for women. What “advocacy” means depends upon which battles women are currently facing, and on how women define “oppression.” In the first and second-wave visions of feminism, women’s oppression was seen in pornography and in sexualization of women in the media. This attitude led to beauty pageant protests and efforts to censor pornography. The third/fourth waves, on the other hand, focus on sex positivity, holding porn stars and prostitutes (or, “sex workers”) in the highest of esteem. But what about women who reject this vision? What about women with different concerns?

For decades, feminist movements have been hostile towards women that do not share their sociopolitical views, but whom could benefit from a women’s movement nonetheless. Are you a woman who opposes abortion? Feminism has no love for you. Are you a “trad” woman who would love to devote her life to making a home for her husband and children? Feminism holds you in the highest disdain. Are you a woman who wants spaces for women that don’t include transgender individuals or men? Feminism will call you “transphobic” and kick you to the curb.

Right-wing feminism is, in some ways, a fifth wave. As a type of women’s advocacy movement, “feminism” is an appropriate term. But as a movement lacking the underlying Marxism and anti-Western Civilization bias of earlier incarnations, it is in a room of its own.

This blog is for women who hold any and all right-wing philosophies, but who are seeking a women-centered movement that focuses on issues that are important to them. This is for women who reject post-modernism and who favor tradition- but who are aware of the forces levied against women who want to practice that lifestyle. This movement is for women who love and cherish the men in their lives, but who know that these men may never truly understand what we go through. This is for women who unabashedly value human life and know that opposing* abortion is a feminist, women-centered issue. This is for women who are repulsed by all the SJW insanity of third and fourth-wave feminism, but who have an urge to join a women’s movement that cares about their concerns. Welcome, ladies!

*Although I am strongly and unabashedly pro-life, I welcome pro-choice and second-wave feminists into this movement. Unlike the third/fourth wave, I do not turn anyone away due to a difference of opinion.