Feminististische

Feminististische is a Dutch adjective related to feminism. It denotes things connected with feminist theory, activism, or discourse. In contemporary Dutch, it is not a standard or widely used form; the more common adjectives are feministisch and feministisch/feministische, depending on grammar and noun gender. The appearance of feminististische is typically seen as nonstandard, historical, or stylistic, and it is usually avoided in modern writing.

Linguistically, the form is considered a rare or archaic variant rather than a mainstay of the language. Dictionaries and common style guides do not treat feminististische as a regular or preferred form, and it may simply reflect individual authors’ attempts to manipulate suffix patterns or a manuscript error. When encountered, it is advisable to prefer the standard forms, namely feministisch (as an uninflected stem) or feministische (the attributive form before feminine nouns), to ensure clarity and consistency.

Usage and connotation vary with context. In academic, journalistic, or everyday writing about gender studies, feminism, or related social movements, writers typically use feministisch or feministische to describe ideas, theories, or practices. If extra emphasis on a particularly theoretical or radical aspect is intended, a writer may experiment with wording, but such usage should be clearly justified and consistent with the rest of the text.

See also: feminism, feminist theory, gender studies, Dutch adjectives, linguistic variants.