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Conflicting narratives are frequently presented by various media, such as social media, news sources, and the entertainments sector, which leads to misunderstandings and divisions in the general public's perception. While some perceive feminism as an extremist philosophy. Others see it as an essential movement for equality. These disparate portrayals have a big influence on how young people understand and interact with feminist ideas. This study aims to evaluate how young people view and engage with feminist narratives, as well as examine how the media shapes misunderstandings about feminism. Through a survey-based approach, this research determines how much different media platforms influence youth attitudes toward feminism, whether social media promotes awareness and engagement or contributes to misinformation, how news coverage and entertainment media reinforce or challenge feminist stereotypes, and whether these portrayals discourage active participation in feminist discussions or influence shifts in perception over time. The study's objectives are to analyze the role of media in shaping misconceptions about feminism and to evaluate how the youth perceive and interact with feminist narratives. In order to determine whether the youth perceives feminism differently from older generations, this study also looks at how various generations perceive it. The youth now mostly encounters feminist discourse through internet channels, whereas earlier generations may have been exposed to feminism through historical movements and direct participation. This change in exposure may lead to changing viewpoints, either making the youngsters more progressive or encouraging skepticism because of media misrepresentations. In order to contribute to the larger conversation on media responsibility in accurately portraying feminist values, this study attempts to comprehend how the media shapes the image of feminism and how it affects youth engagement. The results will promote critical thinking in the consumption of media narratives regarding gender equality and feminism.