The presentation titled "Liberal and Radical Feminism" by Rizwan Abbas from GHAZI University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan, provides a comprehensive overview of both liberal and radical feminism. Liberal Feminism Contextual View: - Emerged from liberalism, rooted in the political and intellectual doctrines of the Enlightenment in 18th century Europe. - Emphasizes individual rights, reason, and progress. Liberal Scholars and Contributions: - Classical: - Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797): "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792) - John Stuart Mill (1806-1873): "The Subjection of Women" (1869) - Harriet Taylor (Mill) (1807-1858): "Sexual Equality: Writings" - Contemporary: - Elizabeth Holtzman (1941- ): "The Case for Impeaching Trump" (2018) - Bella Abzug (1920-1998): Lawyer and activist - Eleanor Smeal (1939- ): President of the Feminist Majority Foundation - Patsy Mink (1927-2002): American attorney Central Concept: - Advocates for equality of opportunities and rights for all individuals. - Argues that inequality is culturally embedded. Conclusion: - Highlights the achievements in women's rights due to liberal feminism. - Stresses the need for changes in social and psychological structures to overcome sexual differences. Radical Feminism Introduction: - Aims to eliminate male supremacy in the socio-economic sphere. - Views patriarchy as entrenched in social norms and perpetuated through political processes. Notable Radical Feminists: - Andrea Dworkin, Mary Daly, Phyllis Chesler, Jill Johnston, Monique Witting - These feminists advocated for women to have governing power over both men and women. Aims of the Movement: - Expanding reproductive rights, including abortion and birth control. - Ensuring women's autonomy in making choices free from male pressure. - Challenging traditional gender roles and societal concepts of femininity and masculinity. - Ultimately, radical feminism seeks to eliminate the concept of gender entirely.