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/^t/The feminist movement was started in France in the middle of the XIXth century by, so called, suffragists, who were fighting mainly for the right to vote. After a fifty-year campaign, women gained political equality symbolized by franchise. But they wanted something more, i.e. full equality between the two sexes, not only in the field of politics. Therefore, since the beginnings of the XXth century, females have been striving for further rights under the patronage of Women Liberation Movement. It seems, however, that the situation of a contemporary woman is very far from the desired one. There is no equality, either in work or on political scene. The only result which has been achieved is the increased number of responsibilities and duties on the side of a woman, who is now expected not only to take care of her house and family but also to find time for professional work. If former suffragists had been able to see the future consequences of their forelost fight, they wouldn't have probably believed how far good intentions were improperly understood by men. But the harsh truth about women's existence in today's world seems undeniable. Inspite of some advantages, feminists, in fact, have done more harm to the cause of women than good.