becomes a woman
Simone de Beauvoir
FEMINIST THEORY
Feminist Theory is an outgrowth of the general
movement to empower woman worldwide.
- It is the extension of feminism into theoretical or
philosophical discourse.
- It aims to understand the nature of gender
inequality.
- Feminists fight for the equality of women and
argue that women should share equally in
societys opportunities and scarce resources.
HISTORY OF FEMINISM
First wave = women suffrage or having the
right to vote
Second wave = sexuality, family, the
workplace, reproductive rights, de facto
inequalities and official legal inequalities
Third wave = several diverse strains of
feminist activity and study
Description
Liberal Feminism
Marxist Feminism
Radical Feminism
Socialist Feminism
Postmodern Feminism
NOTABLE FEMINISTS
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