Feminism is supported and spread by companies for one sole purpous; making money! And I am talking about the current movement of third-wave feminism (yes, the insane type). And obviously, I am talking about the western countries. Before you keep reading, keep in mind that 80% of all consumer decisions in the western world are made by women.
Feminism promotes 'body positivity'. Girls are taught that whatever size they have, they are still beautiful. Of course, men don't feel the same way. So these poor girls end up alone, since no man (with maybe the exception of some chubby chasers) wants to be involved with them. They are less likely to end up in a relationship, less likely to get married, but more likely to spend more time at work (until they end up in the hospital with cardiovascular heart disease). You see, body positivity is good for corporations.
Feminism promotes promiscuity. Girls are taught that they have the freedom to sleep with as many guys as they want. Men are taught not to 'slut-shame'. Of course, no man wants a promiscuous girlfriend, but men love sex. So these poor girls get all the attention they desire from the time they hit puberty, and women think it is because they are so awesome. When unattractive girls try to enter a long-term relationship, they fail miserably. They are less likely to get married and have children, but more likely to spend more time at work. Attractive women enjoy even more attention through their life. Since attractive women are able to get men to buy them things, men will spend a lot of money to get in their pants. This increases consumerism. You see, promoting promiscuity is good for corporations.
Feminism promotes more women in the work field. Even though men and women make the same amount of money for the same kind of work, it is generally stated that this is not the case. The fact that women make less has nothing to do with the type of jobs that they choose, or the duration of hours they work. No, it has everything to do with the 'oppression of men through the patriarch'. That is what feminisms claims. With useless policies, like setting quota's for a minimum amount of women in the work place, feminists try to get more women to work. You see, promoting more women in the work place is good for corporations.
Feminism despises marriage. By denouncing marriage, women are more likely to shy away from settling and having children, and more likely to spend more hours at work. You see, denouncing marriage is good for corporations.
It is clear why corporations spread feminism, but why do women? The answer is simple. Feminism is primarily supported by unattractive women. They don't get the attention from men. They won't end up with a handsome guy with a lot of money. They will never enjoy the perks of being beautiful, no matter what they do. Though, they do have another option; making sure that no other women enjoys these perks as well. Feminism is a partnership of ugly women and commercial entreprises.
Attractive women usually start to embrace feminism when they are 35 and older, because this is when they realize that all the shiny things, all the attention, and all the 'love' they received, were primarily due to their looks. They will start to hate men..