Feminism is defined as a set of social theories and political practices that criticize social relations from the perspective of women's experiences. The history of modern western feminism is divided into three waves. The document discusses feminist social doctrines including the elimination of mistreatment of women, ensuring women have the option to freely decide motherhood, recognizing women's collective values, and eliminating discrimination against women in third world countries. It also discusses Clara Zetkin, a German feminist who helped create International Women's Day on March 8th.