Serious topics

In many developing as well as developed states, women face discrimination and hold a lower status than men to this date. As society progresses and education becomes increasingly accessible, many begin to question the validity and morality of this phenomenon. Feminism is a movement and ideology that aims to raise awareness about and/or eliminate gender inequality. However, nowadays, many tend to naturally associate feminism with discriminatory matriarchal ideas. Why is this?

I really just feel like this should be addressed.