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Feminist Argumentative Essay
I proudly identify myself as a feminist and I believe every other human–being on the planet should too. Lately, the idea of feminism has become a
national debate, and to most men, a national issue. Equal rights is much more than just being able to vote or work. Feminism reaches farther than just
women. We are proud to vote and work, but shouldn't we be able to walk to our cars without the fear of being jumped? Shouldn't we be able to go to a
party without the fear of being raped? Apparently, some men think not. One of the ways society degrades women is teaching them that their body is
more important than their education. I agree with dress–codes completely, but sometimes it can be ridiculous. I will never understand why a woman is
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Many rapist are walking around freely today after openly admitting to rape! In many cases, the victim is forced to leave the school while the criminal
stays, all because he is a sports player. Isn't someones health more important than throwing a ball around for an hour? Women are even abused
throughout their work years. Women are paid 23% less than their male co–workers. Not only that, but women are still being fired for unfair reasons!
Many cases have been reported of a female worker having the courage to step forward and say she was sexually assaulted by a co–worker, only to be
told to "Quit complaining" or to "take it as a complement". Women can never feel successful when they are constantly being knocked down!
Social media helps me prove my case day by day. In November 2014, there was a flood of tweets about "Meninism". This particular "movement"
was boys belittling the idea of feminism and making a mockery out of it. Things like "Girls want equal pay but I just want someone who will
make me a sandwich" or "Why is it wrong for me to punch a girl in the face?" were put openly on the internet! I took a point in saying that feminism
is needed because women are still considered property in many parts of the world and they are killed if they stand up from themselves. I pointed out
that women can't work or go to school and I was told to "go over there and complain,
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Feminist Ideas
I consider myself a feminist as I believe in equality of the genders, something we haven't achieved yet in any part of the world. I believe in the rights
of women who live in less civil conditions than me and who are unable to vote, or have no access to abortion clinics. I believe in the rights of women
who live in similar conditions like me but still face gender inequalities whether they be minor or not. I do believe in the feminist cause and movement
even if mainstream feminism is something many shy away from.
After years of my ignorance in not acknowledging gender inequalities that have occurred around me or ignoring the word feminism, I finally learned
what it actually meant to claim to be a feminist. The movement is something I couldn't...show more content...
I do think abortion clinics should accessible for all women everywhere and that women should be represented more in the media. Women should have
an easier time climbing the corporate latter and getting into high government positions without being confronted or bombarded with unethical
harassment brought on by their male peers. I also like that the feminism movement wants to change and acknowledge issues that men face but aren't
often heard like female spousal abuse or female on male sexual assault, both sides of these topics are important and should be discussed more as an
ongoing issue even though it is often looked past. Though there are issues with feminism in the past, ignoring females of other races who go through
the same harrowing things and more, these issues should be acknowledged but it isn't any reason to write off the movement itself. I believe 3rd wave
feminism that occurred during late 1960s/70s made feminism mainstream and made an impact in modern day but there is still much to do which is
why I think most women should want to consider themselves feminists. The broader definition applies to anyone who believes in themselves or their
female family members. Women everywhere deserve for their voices and concerns to be heard and feminism can help. I am proud to call myself a
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The Ethics of Feminism Essay
The Ethics of Feminism
Just seeing more of life, just recognizing that there are an awful lot of things that are common among people. There are certain things that you come to
learn promote a better life and better relationships and more personal fulfillment than other things that in general tend to do the opposite, and the things
that promote these things, you would call them morally right.[1]
The normative questions that come to fill one's life, in this woman's account, presume goals and methods that are inseparable from the history that
creates a person as s/he is. However, that, over time, people change in moral thinking does not mean that everyone develops along a single track to
moral enlightenment in a set ethical system....show more content...
Against these systems and instances of domination, feminists rally for what is "morally right". But what if the very concept of what is morally right is
itself a part of the vast interlocking system of domination that keeps women in the subordinate roles feminists try to oppose?
The recognition of a complex system of political, economic, ideological, and social domination is considered, while never sufficient, at least, hopefully,
a first step towards change and a new, better, world. The merry equation of knowledge of the wrong with its correction presumes the neutrality of the
omnipresent medium of ethical evaluation and moral action. In an effort to avoid the theories that drive women's oppression, various feminists have
endorsed standpoint theories rooted in women's experiences as strategic ways to rethink the world with the ultimate goal of opposing domination and
crafting some sort of better society. What I want to consider is the particular standpoint reworking of the ethical that calls for 'ethics of care' in the stead
of ethics of pure reason. Ethics are, in a sense, at least presently the basis for critiques of moral wrongs (and women's domination in particular), and
maybe inevitably so. If alternative ethics, based on care rather than Reasoned Laws, fail to meet the criteria that originally validate the feminist
endorsement of feminine standpoints to begin
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Example Of A Feminist Research Paper
To admit or to label oneself as a feminist is to accept a whirlwind of judgment from those around you. It is without a doubt that the word "Feminism"
or "Feminist" turns heads, and not necessarily for the right reasons. Many have resorted to mocking, disagreeing, and/or hating Feminism without
even having a good grasp of what it is. The stigmas that feminists face are that they are radical, extremist, liberal, lesbians who hate men, refuse to
shave and enjoy burning bras (Lee).Conversely, feminists are principally advocates for social justice and equality as well as aim for the establishment
of equally divided power between the sexes. It is obvious that many are unaware of and uneducated on the misogynistic injustices plaguing our world
and the toxic environment we all live in– both women and men. Feminism is a positive concept that works to eliminate injustices between both sexes
and to establish the value of women, thus should be treated as such a concept instead of being a forbidden idea....show more content...
It's astonishing, honestly, that so many can lead themselves to believe this when there is so much evidence of inequality among women. The
United Nations defines 30% as the minimal, necessary amount of women in government to express the concerns of women (The Federation of
Canadian Municipalities). Zero percent of U.S. Presidents have been female. As of January 2013, 18.5% of Congress, 20% of Senators, and 18.2%
of Representatives are women in the U.S. government (National Women's Political Caucus). The percentage of past female Prime Ministers in
Canada is 0.05%. 24.6% of Canada's current House of Commons, 36.1% of Canada's Senate, and 26.3% of the Federal Cabinet consists of women
(Equal Voice). Also, only 16% of Canada's mayors are women, and 26% are municipal councillors (Federation of Canadian Municipalities). How could
anybody not see the misrepresentation of women when it is ever so
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Reflection Paper On Feminism
Feminism, a term misunderstood by many, feared by many, and understood by many, holds different connotations for different people. Females, who
constitute about half of the population, have fought for their progression and respect in society since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, due to class
divisions, different races, and locations, this fight has held different meanings for different women. Similar to how one individual's experiences never
equally represent the whole population, solely viewing the feminist movements based on the experiences of American women does not encompass the
entire female gender. By analyzing feminism through the lense of women of different races, classes, and locations in conjunction with American
women, one can appropriately answer, "What is feminism?"
Understanding the interconnectedness and differences between viewing feminism through the American perspective and feminism experienced by
non–American women is important. In the beginning, the crux of feminism revolved around a desire for equality with their male counterparts. Women
desired to step out of their household, get educated, and work – everything men received unconditionally. Rebecca Traister, in All the Single Ladies:
Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation, states, "[l]et women share the rights, and she will emulate the virtues of man..." (Traister
36). Her strong diction clearly conveys the capabilities of women; once she has the rights of man, there is nothing
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Transnational Feminism Essay
Based on the readings and viewings, how would you characterize the development of transnational feminism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Why do you think anarchism was a common thread of this early movement? Be sure to use quotes, examples from the readings and viewings. *
The characterization that I associate with transnational feminism in the 19th and 20th centuries is one that is strong and determined. I look at such
icons from the time such as Clara Lemlich who "had been beaten and arrested multiple times" (Jewish Women's Archive) and I see strong and fearless
women who were determined to change this world and to get more than what they presently were getting. The actions that they took were successful. If
we look at the...show more content...
The Italian women were working class immigrants who had more fears and more to lose than those of middle class women. As immigrants they had
the fear of being deported, which would cause them to lose the new life that they worked so hard to get in America. Additionally, they "feel and suffer;
we too want to immerse ourselves in the struggle against this society because we too feel, from birth, the need to be free, to be equal" (Guglielmo 1).
They felt the same pains and same longing for equality that all women felt. These forces, of fear and of longing for equality, shaped the Italian women.
These women understood that they deserved equality. They used different strategies than those of middle class feminists to bring about their change.
They used "strategies of mutual aid, collective direct action, and to the multiethnic, radical subculture that took shape within their urban working–class
communities" (Guglielmo 12). They understood that their strategies would have to be different because they were poor, immigrant, working–class
women. Their social status radically changed their demands as feminists. For one thing, they referred to their movement as "femminismo" (Guglielmo
14). This distinguished them from other feminist movements, mainly that of the middle–class women. A main difference in their demands was that
they were anarchists where middle–class women were not.
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There are controversial topics that make feminist standpoint theory present in today's society. Feminist standpoint theory sculpts who we are, our
consciousness, and in addition our knowledge though our opinions (Wood, 2005). Our identities as well as well as our consciousness make us the
human beings that we are. Our consciousness is what makes us aware of who we are and how we perceive those around through our knowledge of
what we know. Our knowledge is the facts, information, and skills that are acquired through experience and learning. I will examine three claims of
feminist standpoint theory which are social groups structured by power relations, social groups constructed knowledge and how a marginalized
privileged perspective is...show more content...
Power relations are when one group has more power than another being in feminist standpoint theory men have more power than women do. In
Droogsma's article she states that "because men in the dominant races, classes, and cultures control power in American society powerful patriarchal
discourses attempt to prescribe women's experiences and to restrict their choices." Droogsma is saying that in the American society men hold more
power than women do which then layout women's choice for them, which are restricted. Wood also claims feminist standpoint theory has the
assessment that current power relations between women and men from the inequality that is produced within society (2005). Inequality is a
fundamental portion of feminist standpoint theory and it is what hold the power relations between men and women. Due to the conversation I had
with my grandfather, I realized how important social groups are on the influence of our two different perspectives. He grew up in a very traditional
religious household and was taught that men were to marry and be with women. At the time it was looked down upon to be with the same sex.
Equality of same sex marriage did not exist, which like Wood stated inequality produced within society creates the power relations (2005). Not being
with the same sex at the time my grandfather was
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Speech On Feminism
What comes to mind when you hear the word "Feminism"? You'll probably hear a few people tut or shake their heads. It as if people view Feminism
as a dirty word as if Feminism equals something disgraceful as if being a Feminist is something to be ashamed of. How about this, what comes to
mind when I tell you that I am a Feminist? Some may say that I am something vile, something scandalous, something that I should hide and not say. To
that I ask yet another set of questions, When did it become wrong for a woman to stand up for her rights? For a woman to say what's on her mind?
For a woman to speak out about the injustice, she faces? Ladies and Gentlemen, I am here today to speak about an issue, a problem, a severe dilemma
that society is facing...show more content...
And men are also victims of rape. Men are also told to be silent about rape just like women. But it is the same sexism that affects women that also
affects men. So shutting it down for women affects men too, it is a real issue that affects us all. Still, women are told to 'cover themselves' and
'not draw attention.' When they get raped they are told that they were 'asking for it,' they're told 'not to report it.' Why? Why are you telling
someone who's gotten seriously hurt to hide their pain? How dare you tell someone who's had their body and innocence violated to 'not report it'?
How do you have the audacity to tell a woman, most often a teenager, to suffer in silence? That is why 54% of rapes go unreported, that is why
32,000 babies born in the USA are a result of sexual assault, that is why 97% of rapists are never incarcerated. Women are always being told that
they are the issue, that they were asking for it, that they should overlook it. You may have heard the phrase: "men will be men." That phrase is wrong
because men are humans like us, and if women can control themselves men can too. Men must be held accountable for their actions. Nobody should
say that a 14 or 15–year–old girl was 'asking for it.' They are teenagers who should not have their bodies sexualized, who should not be shamed for who
they are or how they dress. It is not acceptable for a man to be viewing a woman's body as an
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Essay about Feminism
I have been exposed to many forms of feminism. Many different ideas, concepts, and situations have been brought to my attention, enabling me to
formulate my own loose definition of feminism, and to take those concepts with me to utilize in my life as a woman in order to obtain the life I deserve.
To first understand feminism, one must be aware of the factors and forces that made–and still make–the fight for women's rights such a relevant
necessity. For example, women are mistreated and undervalued in athletics. Sharon Lennon, author of What is Mine, was taught this lesson young, as
an excellent female softball player on a male team. After asking to play catcher in a game, the coach responded, "All right...but you'll have to wear a
cup"...show more content...
On a daily basis, women must also battle the dangers sexual abuse–verbal and physical. Inexcusable rapes and assaults go unpunished frighteningly
often, or with mild consequences–even gang rape. A convicted rapist's remark makes it ever so clear why women must fight the twisted mentality
behind these crimes: "Most women like to get their box battered...they want to be grabbed and take hard. It makes them feel more like a woman...This
time I just got unlucky and got a cold–hearted bitch" (CP, 2).
To further grasp the concept–the entity–feminism, it is also important to see and hear the women behind the collective force. For example, Alisa L.
Valdes, a feminist fitness instructor (what an oxymoron) who came to the conclusion the to truly progress, we must achieve economic equality
(Period.) and not by playing by the rules patriarchy has set up (Valdes, 26, 32). Jennifer Reid Maxcy Myhre shaved her head and quit shaving her
legs for the inconvenience it caused for no purpose; she pointed out that women who choose appearance typically considered "masculine," they are
called butch and masculine to be scared, gagged, and silenced (Myhre, 84, 88). Jennifer DeMarco was sexually abused by her uncle for an entire
summer; she used writing to begin and further her healing process, sharing them with her family and eventually others "[to] shed light on
misconceptions...To speak truth for those not spoken for, to the speak the truth" (DeMarco, 270). Erin J.
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Feminist Ethics : Ethics And Ethics
Jillian Coyne
PHI 2010
Paper 2
November 7 2014
Feminist Ethics It is essential to take Feminist ethics into consideration. Feminist ethics is providing a new approach to traditional ethics. Ethics have
previously been formed around male–based assumptions. This new approach does not have to reject other forms of ethics but it can simply be a
supplement. It will help aide different forms of ethics to make them less dehumanizing. We can allow feminist ethics to conform our moral framework
while taking the insights of other forms of ethics into consideration but still acknowledging their shortcomings. Kantian ethics shows that reasoning is
important and that we as humans should know what is right or wrong, but how one reasons and how decisions are made may vary in different
situations. Kant leans more toward straight set rules that lead to a set of ethics that are too ridged. Utilitarianism is a form of ethics that thinks that the
consequences are what matters, but can we really what those consequences will be. This is when feminist ethics will benefit traditional ethics as a
supplement. It will help separate ethics from their male–based roots and will help make it equal for all individuals by showing interest in all activities,
issues, values an moral experience for everyone and not just males or one certain group. Feminism is relatable and will show concern. Feminist ethics
is taking a more caring approach to traditional forms of ethics and values relationships and
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Persuasive Essay On Feminism
Feminism is about women's right, and the basis on the equality of sexes. They praise the fact that women can do things without men or even think
that that's possible when in reality women need men and vice versa. Women who support feminism believe that they don't need men. They don't
need to shave, do their hair, wear heels and other simple things just because they appeal to men. So they make it like if you don't "follow the rules"
you are considered a fake feminist but you aren't you just don't consider it necessary for you to follow the guidelines because it makes you feel
different about yourself or less of a woman. I believe that feminism is basically like a religion of women protesting, and simply praising women on their
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and, of those, 200,000 are female. But, numbers show that women truck drivers are on the rise–there has been a 50% increase in women truck drivers
since 2005.) So even though you know the job you want is somewhere where men is greatly needed you still go out and show that you're able to do
it no matter what people have to say. This shows how feminism took place but she wasn't a women who didn't take care of herself or treat herself
just because she was surrounded by men. Sports bring up this same controversy. For example, basketball you have a women 's league and also a
men 's league but guess who gets the most media attention.. MEN! So in 2016, The NBA MVP made an astounding amount of 11.4 million while
the WNBA MVP only made 95 thousand. This is because women sports is less entertaining to watch than men 's in the eyes of the media. You can
scroll down the sports channels and i'll guarantee you find at least 3 mens basketball games versus no womens games. For instance March Madness
is a huge basketball event that people all across the world watches. According to experian, " the 1979 championship game between Michigan State and
Indiana State, featuring Magic Johnson versus Larry Bird, drew a record 35 million viewers. The women's championship game is likely to draw a
viewing audience in excess of 4 million." That's just like on sport center you never hear them commentating about what women do in
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Feminist Reflection Paper
Throughout this class, I have found myself questioning many of the thoughts and beliefs that I have had, regarding women's rights and the feminist
movement. The authors we have read make me think about how I view myself as a woman, how I view men, and how I view society as a whole. One
question I keep thinking about is, what about women who are sex workers? Are these women valid in their choices? Are their choices undermining
every effort that the feminist movement has made? Do they deserve the objectification that they bring upon themselves? That then leads to the
questions of how other women view these workers. Should women look down on other women who dress in a way that is objectifiable to men?
Should women respect their choices? Do these women need to bring these sex workers into the light of the feminist movement and teach them how to
cover themselves and be modest? But I feel like the most important question is, are these women capable of calling themselves a feminist?
Baumgardner and Richards start their article with a quote from a twenty–year–old women's studies major at Tulane University "I consider myself a
hard–core feminist, but is it okay that I wear thong underwear?" (1) They go on to describe the women asking these questions as women who question
whether they are worthy of being a feminist, because of their clothing choices. Because they don't scream and shout about how shaving their legs is a
male construct, and "Down with the patriarchy!", they cannot call
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I Consider Myself A Feminist Essay
1.I consider myself a feminist because I believe in empowering all women. According to the lecture on the importance of language, a feminist is a
person, regardless of gender, who believes in the equality and importance of all women in society. I am a feminist because I continue to educate
myself to become more self–aware of the danger of sexism and inequality that threatens women's rights.
2.Sexism is wrong because it discriminates against people because of their gender. Women are the main group who suffers against sexism. It is safe
to say that all women have confronted sexism. According to the article "Individual and Situational Factors Related to Young Women's Likelihood of
Confronting Sexism in Their Everyday Lives", sexism is harmful to women because they experience a higher rate in stress, anxiety, and depression.
In addition, exposure to gender discrimination leads to a lower rate of achievement among various areas. Overall sexism prevents women from
achieving to their fullest potential. Despite how damaging sexism is to society, it remains to exist. According to the article, "Why It's So Hard for
Men to See Misogyny", the reason why most men are unable to clearly see sexism is because they are not paying attention, are purposely ignoring it,
or are simply careful in hiding their sexist thoughts and actions. I believe sexism has not been abolished because many people, particularly men, are
not able to recognize the signs. People tolerate or ignore sexist language
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Feminism Essay examples
Feminism
Feminism is the belief that women should have economic political and social equality with men. This term also refers to a political movement that
works to gain equality within a male and female relationship. In a male and female relationship both the roles of the male and female should be equal.
Equal in many ways ten one: they should trust each other, share responsibilities, listen to one another, respect each other, and of course love one
another equally.
This type of relationship is not found now a days because of the many traditions which imply that women are inferior to men. They also imply that
women should stay home all day watching soap operas, taking care of the children, and making the food for their tired husbands...show more content...
"Nagging wives" have always been a problem with husbands. The thought of marriage frightens many people because of the "nagging wife" this has
been passed on from generation to generation. The many stories told by the very own family members of the husband and the wife arguing all day
long. Marriage, today, is not considered in many times a happy thing, some people think that there is nothing to look forward, in most cases because
men think that women will change on them and start "nagging" at everything.
Many times in life men do not think that women can do the same things that they can; whether it's picking up boxes or being president. There will
always be that "macho man" thought of the man being stronger than the woman. In many jobs women might do the exact same thing that men do
except men are getting paid more than women even if it is an insignificant amount, it happens in many places and even though many people
disapprove of it there are still jobs like that out there. And there are still employers who think that a woman should not be in the work force if so
home. Many feminist have been working to solve this problem and there are still people who are working to solve and change many more of these
problems, and even though in some places it doesn't seem like it, feminism and feminists
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Feminist Methodologies Essay example
Feminism is a perspective not a research method, meaning there are multiple ways to approach the study of women (Reinharz, 1992). However, a
central goal of feminist empiricism, standpoint epistemology, and post–modernism methodologies is that women's lives are important and must
understand women from their perspective and in context (O'Donnell, 1985, in Reinharz, 1992). Feminist methodologies all share a dedication to move
the focus from the masculine perspective to incorporating both men and women to advance knowledge (DeVault, 1996). Therefore, it isresearch about
women but also for women. It aims to identify various intelligences, the different ways of knowing, and to give a say to the silent voices (DeVault,
1996). Feminist...show more content...
Harding (1987) acknowledges there are three feminist methodologies depending on the relationship between experience and theory the researcher
takes. These differences are based on epistemology and the research approach, instead of data collection (Davidson & Tolich, 2003), and each
methodology shapes the research methods used (Skeggs, 1995). The first is feminist empiricism developed in the 1960s–1970s. It opposed the
universality of male experience, and the partial knowledge that patriarchal methods provided (Burns & Walker, 2005). Women were thus added into
research to remove the sexist bias, as these researchers believed women see the world differently to men, and experiences by women bring an objective
knowledge that is central to challenging stereotypes and untruths (Skeggs, 1995). This methodology seeks equal opportunities for men and women,
achieving this by questioning society and using mainstream methods in a new way.
The second is feminist standpoint epistemology. This position views the oppressed to be the source of knowledge as they are the ones with the
experience and knowing. Researchers thus understand the world from the view of the oppressed women in that particular location (Skeggs, 1995).
However, as the social control of women (race, history, and interests) differs across cultures, this methodology uses 'insider' investigation to enhance
knowledge on a particular group by transferring all authority
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Feminist Theory Essay
Feminist Theory
Introduction
Feminist Theory is an aspect of considering feminism as having been based on socio–phenomenon issues rather than biological or scientific. It
appreciates gender inequality, analyzes the societal roles played by feminists in a bid to promote the interests, issues and rights of women in the
society. It is also based on the assumption that women play subsidiary roles in the society. The whole idea offeminism has however experienced hurdles
in the form of stereotyping by the wider society. This paper tries to examine some of the effects of stereotypes that feminism goes through, what other
philosophers say and the way forward towards ending stereotyping.
To begin with, according to many philosophers, it would...show more content...
To this extent it is clear that the philosophy was intentionally aimed to alienate women (Deleuze & Guattari, 1994).
This portrays that such philosophers are not informed by reason or any rationality but by their lifestyles that is brought about by their culture. Men,
being the majority of philosophers selectively chose topics that ignore the welfare and plight of women but those that are related to their lifestyles. All
these philosophies only encourage stereotyping on not only feminists but also women at large. In fact partly due to the actions of some of these male
philosophers, the society has adopted some universal stereotypes on feminism. The kinds of these stereotyping include assumptions that sometimes
border on myths that feminists are all the same, hate men, unattractive and angry. Feminists have also been regarded as lesbians, bra burners and sex
haters. They also hate staying at home.
These stereotyping have got implications that might work to erode the gains of the affirmative actions that are slowly seeing the light of the day in
recent times. It conversely also has some positive effects on the victims. Some of the effects of this stereotyping include low performance by the
victims of the negative stereotyping. From the moment when the stereotyping happened to a woman to through her times at work and at home, her
work performance would likely be affected. Even at school, women who are stereotyped are likely to
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Personal Feminist Issues
This is such an important thing to be discussing. I have made a very big point at making sure my personal feminism includes everyone– and educating
myself and discussing these topics have really helped.
Issues that are commonly thought of as feminist issues include sexual assault, rape, abortion, Planned Parenthood, domestic violence, equal education,
and the wage gap. Feminists have also adopted marriage equality and gay/lesbian rights as their issue which is wonderful.
However, with as many issues as feminists have succeeded in adopting, many of us seem to have not accepted the fact that police brutality and race
issues are our issues too.
"White feminism" forgets all about intersectional feminism. The way a black woman experiences sexism
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Expanding Feminist Activism Essay
Expanding Feminist Activism
I chose this topic mainly because of interest. When thinking about the idea of feminism aside from all stereotypes one would think the struggle for
women's rights. The idea sounds unified in saying and one would assume most women were involved. For a long time the women's movement applied
to just white upper class females. I found a source on extremist women, which focused on the powerful ideas of white supremacy. This article was
geared toward white women, and the goal trying to be achieved was equal status as men in the work place, and no rights for minorities. Not surprisingly
many of these participants were in the Ku Klux Klan. What is funny to me is that while these women are making this "powerful"...show more content...
This exemplifies that these types of improvements can been just as much as fighting for a corporate position in some societies. Now I am no way
saying that black women just want small simple rights, many want the same achievement as most women, power, however in this situation its little
steps that make this process worthwhile. Another source I found was called, Bridging the Local and the Global: Feminism in Brazil and the International
Human Rights Agenda. It focused on the issues surrounding Brazilian women and their struggle to bond together. This reference is important when
opening up and expanding the issues of feminism to a global focus. In order for things to happen one needs to start within their community however
understanding another cultures is just as important.
I respect this project because it educates me and allows me to give information too others. I give a lot of credit to these women especially those in
minority groups. Life for them is a struggle and many of them have double and triple jeopordies. Being able to have a positive outlook is important
when one needs to achieve hard earned success. The admiration I have learned from these women and these articles gives me such an incentive to
want to do more than take a class as well as learn how to never give up. I have been introduced to many talented women authors and their different
points of view regarding feminism
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Butz, Rob. "Get Educated." (Fall 2000): n. pag. Online. Pan
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Feminism Argumentative Essay
Many people like to think that feminism is irrelevant, for society has gotten so far. It's true that there has been a progression within the past century, but
there are still issues that need resolving. One can't say that misogyny does not exist, neither can they deny that violence against women is a problem.
Throughout history, all over the world, women have struggled under the patriarchy. Similarly to certain people who believefeminism isn't important,
meninists are altogether opposed to feminism. Meninism was originally a term used to describe a male feminist, almost like the White Panthers, who
supported the Black Panthers. Then a Twitter user, Ti Belogun, made a tweet, stating that it's a term for a movement against feminists. He later
apologized, but it was too late, for it had already become a movement. It had gotten to the point that...show more content...
One of their arguments is that there are classes for women's studies, but nothing about men's studies. They are oblivious to the fact that the reason there
are women's studies classes is because history classes in general focus mainly on the history of men. Another argument is that, when divorced couples
are fighting for custody, the mother gains custody more often than the man. For this, they blame feminism. The only reason this happens is because the
judge may have the misogynistic idea that women are better with children. This idea is misogynistic because, throughout history, motherhood was seen
as the only thing that women were worth, that they were unable to do anything outside of serving her husband and/or children. What many people don't
understand is that feminism can benefit both men and women (Mekinski, Maddy paras 1–6). For example, feminism helps fight hyper–masculinity.
Hyper–masculinity is a term used to describe a feeling that some men often get where they feel that they have to do something to avoid looking
cowardly or feminine. They have a fear of femininity because it's a trait used to
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  • 1. Feminist Argumentative Essay I proudly identify myself as a feminist and I believe every other human–being on the planet should too. Lately, the idea of feminism has become a national debate, and to most men, a national issue. Equal rights is much more than just being able to vote or work. Feminism reaches farther than just women. We are proud to vote and work, but shouldn't we be able to walk to our cars without the fear of being jumped? Shouldn't we be able to go to a party without the fear of being raped? Apparently, some men think not. One of the ways society degrades women is teaching them that their body is more important than their education. I agree with dress–codes completely, but sometimes it can be ridiculous. I will never understand why a woman is forced...show more content... Many rapist are walking around freely today after openly admitting to rape! In many cases, the victim is forced to leave the school while the criminal stays, all because he is a sports player. Isn't someones health more important than throwing a ball around for an hour? Women are even abused throughout their work years. Women are paid 23% less than their male co–workers. Not only that, but women are still being fired for unfair reasons! Many cases have been reported of a female worker having the courage to step forward and say she was sexually assaulted by a co–worker, only to be told to "Quit complaining" or to "take it as a complement". Women can never feel successful when they are constantly being knocked down! Social media helps me prove my case day by day. In November 2014, there was a flood of tweets about "Meninism". This particular "movement" was boys belittling the idea of feminism and making a mockery out of it. Things like "Girls want equal pay but I just want someone who will make me a sandwich" or "Why is it wrong for me to punch a girl in the face?" were put openly on the internet! I took a point in saying that feminism is needed because women are still considered property in many parts of the world and they are killed if they stand up from themselves. I pointed out that women can't work or go to school and I was told to "go over there and complain, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
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  • 3. The Ethics of Feminism Essay The Ethics of Feminism Just seeing more of life, just recognizing that there are an awful lot of things that are common among people. There are certain things that you come to learn promote a better life and better relationships and more personal fulfillment than other things that in general tend to do the opposite, and the things that promote these things, you would call them morally right.[1] The normative questions that come to fill one's life, in this woman's account, presume goals and methods that are inseparable from the history that creates a person as s/he is. However, that, over time, people change in moral thinking does not mean that everyone develops along a single track to moral enlightenment in a set ethical system....show more content... Against these systems and instances of domination, feminists rally for what is "morally right". But what if the very concept of what is morally right is itself a part of the vast interlocking system of domination that keeps women in the subordinate roles feminists try to oppose? The recognition of a complex system of political, economic, ideological, and social domination is considered, while never sufficient, at least, hopefully, a first step towards change and a new, better, world. The merry equation of knowledge of the wrong with its correction presumes the neutrality of the omnipresent medium of ethical evaluation and moral action. In an effort to avoid the theories that drive women's oppression, various feminists have endorsed standpoint theories rooted in women's experiences as strategic ways to rethink the world with the ultimate goal of opposing domination and crafting some sort of better society. What I want to consider is the particular standpoint reworking of the ethical that calls for 'ethics of care' in the stead of ethics of pure reason. Ethics are, in a sense, at least presently the basis for critiques of moral wrongs (and women's domination in particular), and maybe inevitably so. If alternative ethics, based on care rather than Reasoned Laws, fail to meet the criteria that originally validate the feminist endorsement of feminine standpoints to begin Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Example Of A Feminist Research Paper To admit or to label oneself as a feminist is to accept a whirlwind of judgment from those around you. It is without a doubt that the word "Feminism" or "Feminist" turns heads, and not necessarily for the right reasons. Many have resorted to mocking, disagreeing, and/or hating Feminism without even having a good grasp of what it is. The stigmas that feminists face are that they are radical, extremist, liberal, lesbians who hate men, refuse to shave and enjoy burning bras (Lee).Conversely, feminists are principally advocates for social justice and equality as well as aim for the establishment of equally divided power between the sexes. It is obvious that many are unaware of and uneducated on the misogynistic injustices plaguing our world and the toxic environment we all live in– both women and men. Feminism is a positive concept that works to eliminate injustices between both sexes and to establish the value of women, thus should be treated as such a concept instead of being a forbidden idea....show more content... It's astonishing, honestly, that so many can lead themselves to believe this when there is so much evidence of inequality among women. The United Nations defines 30% as the minimal, necessary amount of women in government to express the concerns of women (The Federation of Canadian Municipalities). Zero percent of U.S. Presidents have been female. As of January 2013, 18.5% of Congress, 20% of Senators, and 18.2% of Representatives are women in the U.S. government (National Women's Political Caucus). The percentage of past female Prime Ministers in Canada is 0.05%. 24.6% of Canada's current House of Commons, 36.1% of Canada's Senate, and 26.3% of the Federal Cabinet consists of women (Equal Voice). Also, only 16% of Canada's mayors are women, and 26% are municipal councillors (Federation of Canadian Municipalities). How could anybody not see the misrepresentation of women when it is ever so Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Reflection Paper On Feminism Feminism, a term misunderstood by many, feared by many, and understood by many, holds different connotations for different people. Females, who constitute about half of the population, have fought for their progression and respect in society since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, due to class divisions, different races, and locations, this fight has held different meanings for different women. Similar to how one individual's experiences never equally represent the whole population, solely viewing the feminist movements based on the experiences of American women does not encompass the entire female gender. By analyzing feminism through the lense of women of different races, classes, and locations in conjunction with American women, one can appropriately answer, "What is feminism?" Understanding the interconnectedness and differences between viewing feminism through the American perspective and feminism experienced by non–American women is important. In the beginning, the crux of feminism revolved around a desire for equality with their male counterparts. Women desired to step out of their household, get educated, and work – everything men received unconditionally. Rebecca Traister, in All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation, states, "[l]et women share the rights, and she will emulate the virtues of man..." (Traister 36). Her strong diction clearly conveys the capabilities of women; once she has the rights of man, there is nothing Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Transnational Feminism Essay Based on the readings and viewings, how would you characterize the development of transnational feminism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? Why do you think anarchism was a common thread of this early movement? Be sure to use quotes, examples from the readings and viewings. * The characterization that I associate with transnational feminism in the 19th and 20th centuries is one that is strong and determined. I look at such icons from the time such as Clara Lemlich who "had been beaten and arrested multiple times" (Jewish Women's Archive) and I see strong and fearless women who were determined to change this world and to get more than what they presently were getting. The actions that they took were successful. If we look at the...show more content... The Italian women were working class immigrants who had more fears and more to lose than those of middle class women. As immigrants they had the fear of being deported, which would cause them to lose the new life that they worked so hard to get in America. Additionally, they "feel and suffer; we too want to immerse ourselves in the struggle against this society because we too feel, from birth, the need to be free, to be equal" (Guglielmo 1). They felt the same pains and same longing for equality that all women felt. These forces, of fear and of longing for equality, shaped the Italian women. These women understood that they deserved equality. They used different strategies than those of middle class feminists to bring about their change. They used "strategies of mutual aid, collective direct action, and to the multiethnic, radical subculture that took shape within their urban working–class communities" (Guglielmo 12). They understood that their strategies would have to be different because they were poor, immigrant, working–class women. Their social status radically changed their demands as feminists. For one thing, they referred to their movement as "femminismo" (Guglielmo 14). This distinguished them from other feminist movements, mainly that of the middle–class women. A main difference in their demands was that they were anarchists where middle–class women were not. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. There are controversial topics that make feminist standpoint theory present in today's society. Feminist standpoint theory sculpts who we are, our consciousness, and in addition our knowledge though our opinions (Wood, 2005). Our identities as well as well as our consciousness make us the human beings that we are. Our consciousness is what makes us aware of who we are and how we perceive those around through our knowledge of what we know. Our knowledge is the facts, information, and skills that are acquired through experience and learning. I will examine three claims of feminist standpoint theory which are social groups structured by power relations, social groups constructed knowledge and how a marginalized privileged perspective is...show more content... Power relations are when one group has more power than another being in feminist standpoint theory men have more power than women do. In Droogsma's article she states that "because men in the dominant races, classes, and cultures control power in American society powerful patriarchal discourses attempt to prescribe women's experiences and to restrict their choices." Droogsma is saying that in the American society men hold more power than women do which then layout women's choice for them, which are restricted. Wood also claims feminist standpoint theory has the assessment that current power relations between women and men from the inequality that is produced within society (2005). Inequality is a fundamental portion of feminist standpoint theory and it is what hold the power relations between men and women. Due to the conversation I had with my grandfather, I realized how important social groups are on the influence of our two different perspectives. He grew up in a very traditional religious household and was taught that men were to marry and be with women. At the time it was looked down upon to be with the same sex. Equality of same sex marriage did not exist, which like Wood stated inequality produced within society creates the power relations (2005). Not being with the same sex at the time my grandfather was Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Speech On Feminism What comes to mind when you hear the word "Feminism"? You'll probably hear a few people tut or shake their heads. It as if people view Feminism as a dirty word as if Feminism equals something disgraceful as if being a Feminist is something to be ashamed of. How about this, what comes to mind when I tell you that I am a Feminist? Some may say that I am something vile, something scandalous, something that I should hide and not say. To that I ask yet another set of questions, When did it become wrong for a woman to stand up for her rights? For a woman to say what's on her mind? For a woman to speak out about the injustice, she faces? Ladies and Gentlemen, I am here today to speak about an issue, a problem, a severe dilemma that society is facing...show more content... And men are also victims of rape. Men are also told to be silent about rape just like women. But it is the same sexism that affects women that also affects men. So shutting it down for women affects men too, it is a real issue that affects us all. Still, women are told to 'cover themselves' and 'not draw attention.' When they get raped they are told that they were 'asking for it,' they're told 'not to report it.' Why? Why are you telling someone who's gotten seriously hurt to hide their pain? How dare you tell someone who's had their body and innocence violated to 'not report it'? How do you have the audacity to tell a woman, most often a teenager, to suffer in silence? That is why 54% of rapes go unreported, that is why 32,000 babies born in the USA are a result of sexual assault, that is why 97% of rapists are never incarcerated. Women are always being told that they are the issue, that they were asking for it, that they should overlook it. You may have heard the phrase: "men will be men." That phrase is wrong because men are humans like us, and if women can control themselves men can too. Men must be held accountable for their actions. Nobody should say that a 14 or 15–year–old girl was 'asking for it.' They are teenagers who should not have their bodies sexualized, who should not be shamed for who they are or how they dress. It is not acceptable for a man to be viewing a woman's body as an Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Essay about Feminism I have been exposed to many forms of feminism. Many different ideas, concepts, and situations have been brought to my attention, enabling me to formulate my own loose definition of feminism, and to take those concepts with me to utilize in my life as a woman in order to obtain the life I deserve. To first understand feminism, one must be aware of the factors and forces that made–and still make–the fight for women's rights such a relevant necessity. For example, women are mistreated and undervalued in athletics. Sharon Lennon, author of What is Mine, was taught this lesson young, as an excellent female softball player on a male team. After asking to play catcher in a game, the coach responded, "All right...but you'll have to wear a cup"...show more content... On a daily basis, women must also battle the dangers sexual abuse–verbal and physical. Inexcusable rapes and assaults go unpunished frighteningly often, or with mild consequences–even gang rape. A convicted rapist's remark makes it ever so clear why women must fight the twisted mentality behind these crimes: "Most women like to get their box battered...they want to be grabbed and take hard. It makes them feel more like a woman...This time I just got unlucky and got a cold–hearted bitch" (CP, 2). To further grasp the concept–the entity–feminism, it is also important to see and hear the women behind the collective force. For example, Alisa L. Valdes, a feminist fitness instructor (what an oxymoron) who came to the conclusion the to truly progress, we must achieve economic equality (Period.) and not by playing by the rules patriarchy has set up (Valdes, 26, 32). Jennifer Reid Maxcy Myhre shaved her head and quit shaving her legs for the inconvenience it caused for no purpose; she pointed out that women who choose appearance typically considered "masculine," they are called butch and masculine to be scared, gagged, and silenced (Myhre, 84, 88). Jennifer DeMarco was sexually abused by her uncle for an entire summer; she used writing to begin and further her healing process, sharing them with her family and eventually others "[to] shed light on misconceptions...To speak truth for those not spoken for, to the speak the truth" (DeMarco, 270). Erin J. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Feminist Ethics : Ethics And Ethics Jillian Coyne PHI 2010 Paper 2 November 7 2014 Feminist Ethics It is essential to take Feminist ethics into consideration. Feminist ethics is providing a new approach to traditional ethics. Ethics have previously been formed around male–based assumptions. This new approach does not have to reject other forms of ethics but it can simply be a supplement. It will help aide different forms of ethics to make them less dehumanizing. We can allow feminist ethics to conform our moral framework while taking the insights of other forms of ethics into consideration but still acknowledging their shortcomings. Kantian ethics shows that reasoning is important and that we as humans should know what is right or wrong, but how one reasons and how decisions are made may vary in different situations. Kant leans more toward straight set rules that lead to a set of ethics that are too ridged. Utilitarianism is a form of ethics that thinks that the consequences are what matters, but can we really what those consequences will be. This is when feminist ethics will benefit traditional ethics as a supplement. It will help separate ethics from their male–based roots and will help make it equal for all individuals by showing interest in all activities, issues, values an moral experience for everyone and not just males or one certain group. Feminism is relatable and will show concern. Feminist ethics is taking a more caring approach to traditional forms of ethics and values relationships and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. Persuasive Essay On Feminism Feminism is about women's right, and the basis on the equality of sexes. They praise the fact that women can do things without men or even think that that's possible when in reality women need men and vice versa. Women who support feminism believe that they don't need men. They don't need to shave, do their hair, wear heels and other simple things just because they appeal to men. So they make it like if you don't "follow the rules" you are considered a fake feminist but you aren't you just don't consider it necessary for you to follow the guidelines because it makes you feel different about yourself or less of a woman. I believe that feminism is basically like a religion of women protesting, and simply praising women on their ...show more content... and, of those, 200,000 are female. But, numbers show that women truck drivers are on the rise–there has been a 50% increase in women truck drivers since 2005.) So even though you know the job you want is somewhere where men is greatly needed you still go out and show that you're able to do it no matter what people have to say. This shows how feminism took place but she wasn't a women who didn't take care of herself or treat herself just because she was surrounded by men. Sports bring up this same controversy. For example, basketball you have a women 's league and also a men 's league but guess who gets the most media attention.. MEN! So in 2016, The NBA MVP made an astounding amount of 11.4 million while the WNBA MVP only made 95 thousand. This is because women sports is less entertaining to watch than men 's in the eyes of the media. You can scroll down the sports channels and i'll guarantee you find at least 3 mens basketball games versus no womens games. For instance March Madness is a huge basketball event that people all across the world watches. According to experian, " the 1979 championship game between Michigan State and Indiana State, featuring Magic Johnson versus Larry Bird, drew a record 35 million viewers. The women's championship game is likely to draw a viewing audience in excess of 4 million." That's just like on sport center you never hear them commentating about what women do in Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Feminist Reflection Paper Throughout this class, I have found myself questioning many of the thoughts and beliefs that I have had, regarding women's rights and the feminist movement. The authors we have read make me think about how I view myself as a woman, how I view men, and how I view society as a whole. One question I keep thinking about is, what about women who are sex workers? Are these women valid in their choices? Are their choices undermining every effort that the feminist movement has made? Do they deserve the objectification that they bring upon themselves? That then leads to the questions of how other women view these workers. Should women look down on other women who dress in a way that is objectifiable to men? Should women respect their choices? Do these women need to bring these sex workers into the light of the feminist movement and teach them how to cover themselves and be modest? But I feel like the most important question is, are these women capable of calling themselves a feminist? Baumgardner and Richards start their article with a quote from a twenty–year–old women's studies major at Tulane University "I consider myself a hard–core feminist, but is it okay that I wear thong underwear?" (1) They go on to describe the women asking these questions as women who question whether they are worthy of being a feminist, because of their clothing choices. Because they don't scream and shout about how shaving their legs is a male construct, and "Down with the patriarchy!", they cannot call Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. I Consider Myself A Feminist Essay 1.I consider myself a feminist because I believe in empowering all women. According to the lecture on the importance of language, a feminist is a person, regardless of gender, who believes in the equality and importance of all women in society. I am a feminist because I continue to educate myself to become more self–aware of the danger of sexism and inequality that threatens women's rights. 2.Sexism is wrong because it discriminates against people because of their gender. Women are the main group who suffers against sexism. It is safe to say that all women have confronted sexism. According to the article "Individual and Situational Factors Related to Young Women's Likelihood of Confronting Sexism in Their Everyday Lives", sexism is harmful to women because they experience a higher rate in stress, anxiety, and depression. In addition, exposure to gender discrimination leads to a lower rate of achievement among various areas. Overall sexism prevents women from achieving to their fullest potential. Despite how damaging sexism is to society, it remains to exist. According to the article, "Why It's So Hard for Men to See Misogyny", the reason why most men are unable to clearly see sexism is because they are not paying attention, are purposely ignoring it, or are simply careful in hiding their sexist thoughts and actions. I believe sexism has not been abolished because many people, particularly men, are not able to recognize the signs. People tolerate or ignore sexist language Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Feminism Essay examples Feminism Feminism is the belief that women should have economic political and social equality with men. This term also refers to a political movement that works to gain equality within a male and female relationship. In a male and female relationship both the roles of the male and female should be equal. Equal in many ways ten one: they should trust each other, share responsibilities, listen to one another, respect each other, and of course love one another equally. This type of relationship is not found now a days because of the many traditions which imply that women are inferior to men. They also imply that women should stay home all day watching soap operas, taking care of the children, and making the food for their tired husbands...show more content... "Nagging wives" have always been a problem with husbands. The thought of marriage frightens many people because of the "nagging wife" this has been passed on from generation to generation. The many stories told by the very own family members of the husband and the wife arguing all day long. Marriage, today, is not considered in many times a happy thing, some people think that there is nothing to look forward, in most cases because men think that women will change on them and start "nagging" at everything. Many times in life men do not think that women can do the same things that they can; whether it's picking up boxes or being president. There will always be that "macho man" thought of the man being stronger than the woman. In many jobs women might do the exact same thing that men do except men are getting paid more than women even if it is an insignificant amount, it happens in many places and even though many people disapprove of it there are still jobs like that out there. And there are still employers who think that a woman should not be in the work force if so home. Many feminist have been working to solve this problem and there are still people who are working to solve and change many more of these problems, and even though in some places it doesn't seem like it, feminism and feminists Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Feminist Methodologies Essay example Feminism is a perspective not a research method, meaning there are multiple ways to approach the study of women (Reinharz, 1992). However, a central goal of feminist empiricism, standpoint epistemology, and post–modernism methodologies is that women's lives are important and must understand women from their perspective and in context (O'Donnell, 1985, in Reinharz, 1992). Feminist methodologies all share a dedication to move the focus from the masculine perspective to incorporating both men and women to advance knowledge (DeVault, 1996). Therefore, it isresearch about women but also for women. It aims to identify various intelligences, the different ways of knowing, and to give a say to the silent voices (DeVault, 1996). Feminist...show more content... Harding (1987) acknowledges there are three feminist methodologies depending on the relationship between experience and theory the researcher takes. These differences are based on epistemology and the research approach, instead of data collection (Davidson & Tolich, 2003), and each methodology shapes the research methods used (Skeggs, 1995). The first is feminist empiricism developed in the 1960s–1970s. It opposed the universality of male experience, and the partial knowledge that patriarchal methods provided (Burns & Walker, 2005). Women were thus added into research to remove the sexist bias, as these researchers believed women see the world differently to men, and experiences by women bring an objective knowledge that is central to challenging stereotypes and untruths (Skeggs, 1995). This methodology seeks equal opportunities for men and women, achieving this by questioning society and using mainstream methods in a new way. The second is feminist standpoint epistemology. This position views the oppressed to be the source of knowledge as they are the ones with the experience and knowing. Researchers thus understand the world from the view of the oppressed women in that particular location (Skeggs, 1995). However, as the social control of women (race, history, and interests) differs across cultures, this methodology uses 'insider' investigation to enhance knowledge on a particular group by transferring all authority Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Feminist Theory Essay Feminist Theory Introduction Feminist Theory is an aspect of considering feminism as having been based on socio–phenomenon issues rather than biological or scientific. It appreciates gender inequality, analyzes the societal roles played by feminists in a bid to promote the interests, issues and rights of women in the society. It is also based on the assumption that women play subsidiary roles in the society. The whole idea offeminism has however experienced hurdles in the form of stereotyping by the wider society. This paper tries to examine some of the effects of stereotypes that feminism goes through, what other philosophers say and the way forward towards ending stereotyping. To begin with, according to many philosophers, it would...show more content... To this extent it is clear that the philosophy was intentionally aimed to alienate women (Deleuze & Guattari, 1994). This portrays that such philosophers are not informed by reason or any rationality but by their lifestyles that is brought about by their culture. Men, being the majority of philosophers selectively chose topics that ignore the welfare and plight of women but those that are related to their lifestyles. All these philosophies only encourage stereotyping on not only feminists but also women at large. In fact partly due to the actions of some of these male philosophers, the society has adopted some universal stereotypes on feminism. The kinds of these stereotyping include assumptions that sometimes border on myths that feminists are all the same, hate men, unattractive and angry. Feminists have also been regarded as lesbians, bra burners and sex haters. They also hate staying at home. These stereotyping have got implications that might work to erode the gains of the affirmative actions that are slowly seeing the light of the day in recent times. It conversely also has some positive effects on the victims. Some of the effects of this stereotyping include low performance by the victims of the negative stereotyping. From the moment when the stereotyping happened to a woman to through her times at work and at home, her work performance would likely be affected. Even at school, women who are stereotyped are likely to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Personal Feminist Issues This is such an important thing to be discussing. I have made a very big point at making sure my personal feminism includes everyone– and educating myself and discussing these topics have really helped. Issues that are commonly thought of as feminist issues include sexual assault, rape, abortion, Planned Parenthood, domestic violence, equal education, and the wage gap. Feminists have also adopted marriage equality and gay/lesbian rights as their issue which is wonderful. However, with as many issues as feminists have succeeded in adopting, many of us seem to have not accepted the fact that police brutality and race issues are our issues too. "White feminism" forgets all about intersectional feminism. The way a black woman experiences sexism Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Expanding Feminist Activism Essay Expanding Feminist Activism I chose this topic mainly because of interest. When thinking about the idea of feminism aside from all stereotypes one would think the struggle for women's rights. The idea sounds unified in saying and one would assume most women were involved. For a long time the women's movement applied to just white upper class females. I found a source on extremist women, which focused on the powerful ideas of white supremacy. This article was geared toward white women, and the goal trying to be achieved was equal status as men in the work place, and no rights for minorities. Not surprisingly many of these participants were in the Ku Klux Klan. What is funny to me is that while these women are making this "powerful"...show more content... This exemplifies that these types of improvements can been just as much as fighting for a corporate position in some societies. Now I am no way saying that black women just want small simple rights, many want the same achievement as most women, power, however in this situation its little steps that make this process worthwhile. Another source I found was called, Bridging the Local and the Global: Feminism in Brazil and the International Human Rights Agenda. It focused on the issues surrounding Brazilian women and their struggle to bond together. This reference is important when opening up and expanding the issues of feminism to a global focus. In order for things to happen one needs to start within their community however understanding another cultures is just as important. I respect this project because it educates me and allows me to give information too others. I give a lot of credit to these women especially those in minority groups. Life for them is a struggle and many of them have double and triple jeopordies. Being able to have a positive outlook is important when one needs to achieve hard earned success. The admiration I have learned from these women and these articles gives me such an incentive to want to do more than take a class as well as learn how to never give up. I have been introduced to many talented women authors and their different points of view regarding feminism BIBLIOGRAPHY Butz, Rob. "Get Educated." (Fall 2000): n. pag. Online. Pan
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  • 20. Feminism Argumentative Essay Many people like to think that feminism is irrelevant, for society has gotten so far. It's true that there has been a progression within the past century, but there are still issues that need resolving. One can't say that misogyny does not exist, neither can they deny that violence against women is a problem. Throughout history, all over the world, women have struggled under the patriarchy. Similarly to certain people who believefeminism isn't important, meninists are altogether opposed to feminism. Meninism was originally a term used to describe a male feminist, almost like the White Panthers, who supported the Black Panthers. Then a Twitter user, Ti Belogun, made a tweet, stating that it's a term for a movement against feminists. He later apologized, but it was too late, for it had already become a movement. It had gotten to the point that...show more content... One of their arguments is that there are classes for women's studies, but nothing about men's studies. They are oblivious to the fact that the reason there are women's studies classes is because history classes in general focus mainly on the history of men. Another argument is that, when divorced couples are fighting for custody, the mother gains custody more often than the man. For this, they blame feminism. The only reason this happens is because the judge may have the misogynistic idea that women are better with children. This idea is misogynistic because, throughout history, motherhood was seen as the only thing that women were worth, that they were unable to do anything outside of serving her husband and/or children. What many people don't understand is that feminism can benefit both men and women (Mekinski, Maddy paras 1–6). For example, feminism helps fight hyper–masculinity. Hyper–masculinity is a term used to describe a feeling that some men often get where they feel that they have to do something to avoid looking cowardly or feminine. They have a fear of femininity because it's a trait used to Get more content on HelpWriting.net