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- Feminism is Killing MeA satirical day-in-the-life of the pre- and post- Feminism woman.
- Art and Social MovementArt is an avenue that is without boundaries. Feminism merges gracefully with art to redefine the concept of social movement.
- Do We Have a Lack of Black Feminists?Feminism isn't just for white women, so where are all the black female feminists?
- Cultural Studies: Essentialism Vs Difference FeminismEssentialism is inextricably linked to Grosz's particular brand of feminism.
Does Feminism Sometimes Fail Women? Conflict of Heartfelt Emotions and the Pursuit of an Idealized WomanMy inherent misunderstanding of feminism is its complete ignorance of a woman's sensitive and emotional core.- Femininican!Feminism is better termed femisogyny because it is an ideology which hates all things feminine in women. Feminists claim that we degrade ourselves when we honor the traditional feminine roles of wives and mothers.
A View of the Feminist WorldA look into the toil of feminists and their extensive work in the arena of reproductive justice.- Women United, Women Divided: the Many Sides of FeminismThe 1960's were the years of many firsts, we saw how the first equal pay for gender legislation was passed in the 1963, and we also saw how Muriel Siebert became the first lady on Wall Street
- The First African American Congress Woman and Women in PoliticsThe 1960's were the years of many firsts, we saw how the first equal pay for gender legislation was passed in the 1963, and we also saw how Muriel Siebert became the first lady on Wall Street
- Misconceptions About FeminismThis new found female independence threatened men' comfort level and their power within the household and in the workforce. They felt that women entering the workforce would steal their jobs.
- Feminism is All About ChoicesBecause women were challenging the most fundamental roles of women of their day they were largely misunderstood.
- Roughing the Passers: Sex, "Convenience Feminism," and the NFLWith the recent Roethlisberger and NY Jets controversies, our sexual schizophrenia officially invaded the NFL. Our failure to hold women accountable calls into question ostensible belief in their equality.
Defining Feminism, Femininity, FemaleInsight, questions to consider in regards to what it really means to be female, a feminist, woman, or feminine. Pondering the terms based on what others report and deciding for self.- From Betty Crocker to Betty Freidan:The Women's Liberation MovementBetty Freidan is accredited with launching the second wave of feminism also known as the women's liberation movement of the 1960's. Some women were very much for the women's liberation movement and others were not.
- The History of Modern FeminismSo far we have covered what is known as the first wave of feminism. Feminism is often talked about as having three separate waves.
- Feminism UnmaskedIf you ever happen to open a history book, the concept of patriarchy would strike you as a blatant feature of a male dominated society. Women have always been denigrated as the weaker sex, which falls in line with their biological makeup.
- Ladies Against Feminism Love Michelle DuggarA humorous look inside the ultra conservative world where the Duggars have become superstars.
- Common Layers of Oppression: Post-Colonial Feminist Theory Across BordersA look at the history of the feminist movement, the processes of colonization and other forms of oppression, the definition of "Third World", and the experiences of women of color the world over.
- Masculine FeminismThis article explores the misleading motives of the modern feminist movement. It describes how its encouragement of young women to despise, imitate, and fear men simultaneously contributes to a misinformed generation that edges on social androgyny.
- Cultural Relativism Vs. EthnocentrismA paper that discusses Chinese women's role in the 21st century. It is written from a culturally relevant point of view.
Sarah Palin Touts New 'Pioneer Feminism' (Video)Sarah Palin was speaking before a gather of the Susan B. Anthony List recently and, on top of everything else, decided to redefine the meaning of feminism. Palin's feminism is more a western, pioneer feminism than an eastern, faculty lounge feminism.
Feminism and Composition StudiesA review of some of the intersections of feminism and composition studies.- The Relationship of Feminism and Women's StudiesThe complicated relationship of feminism and women's studies can be seen in many ways.
Women's History Month: Bell Hooks and Marginalization in FeminismIn "Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center," Bell Hooks claims that the feminist movement is centralized around mainstream white, middle-class American women's issues. Thus, women of color are left out of the movement and are marginalized.- How Language is Important to FeminismLanguage practices function in different ways in feminism, whether it is science or poetry.
- Victim FeminismVictim feminism has been challenged as a way of seeing women as victims and men and society as oppressing women.
- Postfeminism, Postmodernism and FeminismPostfeminism is both a contested and challenging idea and an intersection of postmodernism and feminism. How postmodernism, feminism and postfeminism are related.
- First Wave FeminismAn overview of three First Wave feminist thinkers.
- Perspectives on Feminist TheoryChallenging feminist theory means understanding what role feminism has in the larger culture.
Racism and FeminismRacism has been been a feature of feminism and challenged by Feminist theory.- Feminism in the Kitchen: Julie & JuliaAn analytical essay describing the merits of the film Julie & Julia, from a feminist perspective.
Changes in FeminismThe changes in feminism are reflected in third wave, postfeminism, conservative and new feminist perspectives.- Types of Feminist TheoryFeminist theory is varied and reflects different viewpoints about today's culture.
Essentialism and FeminismEssentialism function in feminism in various ways.- Feminism in the Composition ClassroomFeminism has a rocky relationship with composition studies.
- Feminism and Women's Suffrage in the 21st CenturyA commentary on John Derbyshire's remarks that he hopes women's suffrage will one day be repealed.
An Overview of Feminism and Women's StudiesAn overview and discussion of feminism, women's studies and commonly held beliefs. A summary of Kirk and Okazawa-Rey's introduction in their book "Women's Lives."
Why Women's Happiness DeclinedExamines a recent study that suggests that women's experience of happiness has declined in the last 35 years and how this reflects on feminism.- Halfway Feminism- Male Chauvinists in Trojan AdsAnalysis of feminism portrayed in advertisements for Trojan condoms.
- Feminism TodayHow far have we really come? What are we teaching our daughters?
