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=='''First Wave of Feminism'''== | =='''First Wave of Feminism'''== | ||
Feminist leaders had been fighting for equal rights for women for a little while, but it was not until the late 18th century that a real strong movement began. The main argument was the right for women to vote, with a sub focus on the abolition of slavery. The women who lead the group were quite diverse in their views, ranging from radical Christians to liberals whose religious beliefs were unimportant. But the most famous names included, [[Lucretia Mott]], [[Elizabeth Cady Stanton]], [[Susan B. Anthony]], Victoria Woodhull, and Matilda Joslyn Gage. | Feminist leaders had been fighting for equal rights for women for a little while, but it was not until the late 18th century that a real strong movement began. The main argument was the right for women to vote, with a sub focus on the abolition of slavery. The women who lead the group were quite diverse in their views, ranging from radical Christians to liberals whose religious beliefs were unimportant. But the most famous names included, [[Lucretia Mott]], [[Elizabeth Cady Stanton]], [[Susan B. Anthony]], Victoria Woodhull, and Matilda Joslyn Gage. | ||
Before the start of the first wave, there was the [[Seneca Falls Convention]], which was the starting block for the first movement. This meeting allowed people to be more comfortable voicing their opinions on the legal limitations of women. | Before the start of the first wave, there was the [[Seneca Falls Convention]], which was the starting block for the first movement. This meeting allowed people to be more comfortable voicing their opinions on the legal limitations of women. | ||
Although Stanton and Anthony did not see their work rewarded, in 1919 the Nineteenth Amendment was passed giving women the right to vote in the United States, and temporarily ending the First Wave Feminist Movement. The first movement may have ended but women were still fighting for equal rights and it was not long until the second movement began again in the late 1950's, early 1960's. | Although Stanton and Anthony did not see their work rewarded, in 1919 the Nineteenth Amendment was passed giving women the right to vote in the United States, and temporarily ending the First Wave Feminist Movement. The first movement may have ended but women were still fighting for equal rights and it was not long until the second movement began again in the late 1950's, early 1960's. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_wave_feminism][http://feminism.eserver.org/history/] | ||
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The 1950's and 1960's were a time when white picket fences and Leave it to Beaver were completley normal, but within this pop culture image, there was a lot missing. Blacks all throughout America were fighting to gain equal rights, and fight the "seperate but equal" law that had been instated. The image of the 1950's did not include blacks, it only showed white women attending to their husbands once they were home from work, and 2 children playing in the yard with the family dog. There were plenty of families who were portrayed properly by that image, but many families were not like that at all. Both black and white families were struggling to make ends meet, and women were forced to work, but could not get the same jobs that men could. | The 1950's and 1960's were a time when white picket fences and Leave it to Beaver were completley normal, but within this pop culture image, there was a lot missing. Blacks all throughout America were fighting to gain equal rights, and fight the "seperate but equal" law that had been instated. The image of the 1950's did not include blacks, it only showed white women attending to their husbands once they were home from work, and 2 children playing in the yard with the family dog. There were plenty of families who were portrayed properly by that image, but many families were not like that at all. Both black and white families were struggling to make ends meet, and women were forced to work, but could not get the same jobs that men could. | ||
Prominent schools such as Harvard, and Columbia combined with all female schools to become co-educational. This theme of men and women learning together was not only in higher education, but also took place in big private and boarding schools as well. These changes were made because women had a stronger desire for education then before, and they saw it was unfair that these prestigious institutions were only offered to men. | Prominent schools such as Harvard, and Columbia combined with all female schools to become co-educational. This theme of men and women learning together was not only in higher education, but also took place in big private and boarding schools as well. These changes were made because women had a stronger desire for education then before, and they saw it was unfair that these prestigious institutions were only offered to men. | ||
This time also allowed for a more free and open view on gay relationships. The gay rights movement was simultaneously taking place, and for women, opening up about being a lesbian became more accepted. They were fighting for equal rights and job opportunities as a lesbian and as a woman, and after time, being homosexual was not nearly as frowned upon. | This time also allowed for a more free and open view on gay relationships. The gay rights movement was simultaneously taking place, and for women, opening up about being a lesbian became more accepted. They were fighting for equal rights and job opportunities as a lesbian and as a woman, and after time, being homosexual was not nearly as frowned upon. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-wave_feminism] [http://feminism.eserver.org/history/] | ||
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=='''Third Wave of Feminism'''== | =='''Third Wave of Feminism'''== | ||
The third wave of feminism began in the 1990’s with the intent to change the ideas of certain theories that were not fixed during the second wave of feminism. The same thoughts about women being equal to men carried on, but the third wave was more determined to define the woman and feminism as an issue, instead of it passing as each wave goes by. A more psychological approach was taken, and men and women alike strived to figure out where gender issues stemmed from, and why they continue the way that they do. Much like the civil rights issue, which is always a constant feminist rights are always an issue, until it is completely resolved. Popular culture also had an effect on way that women were perceived. The idea of girl power swept through the United States and England, especially with groups likes the Spice Girls who were empowering younger girls to be proud of their gender. | The third wave of feminism began in the 1990’s with the intent to change the ideas of certain theories that were not fixed during the second wave of feminism. The same thoughts about women being equal to men carried on, but the third wave was more determined to define the woman and feminism as an issue, instead of it passing as each wave goes by. A more psychological approach was taken, and men and women alike strived to figure out where gender issues stemmed from, and why they continue the way that they do. Much like the civil rights issue, which is always a constant feminist rights are always an issue, until it is completely resolved. Popular culture also had an effect on way that women were perceived. The idea of girl power swept through the United States and England, especially with groups likes the Spice Girls who were empowering younger girls to be proud of their gender. [http://feminism.eserver.org/history/] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-wave_feminism] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:39, 11 May 2006
Anti-Sexism | Feminist Movement | UN Fourth World Conference on Women - Bejing, China | GLBTQ | INCITE | Men's Liberation | Anti-Sexism Sources
First Wave of Feminism
Feminist leaders had been fighting for equal rights for women for a little while, but it was not until the late 18th century that a real strong movement began. The main argument was the right for women to vote, with a sub focus on the abolition of slavery. The women who lead the group were quite diverse in their views, ranging from radical Christians to liberals whose religious beliefs were unimportant. But the most famous names included, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Victoria Woodhull, and Matilda Joslyn Gage. Before the start of the first wave, there was the Seneca Falls Convention, which was the starting block for the first movement. This meeting allowed people to be more comfortable voicing their opinions on the legal limitations of women. Although Stanton and Anthony did not see their work rewarded, in 1919 the Nineteenth Amendment was passed giving women the right to vote in the United States, and temporarily ending the First Wave Feminist Movement. The first movement may have ended but women were still fighting for equal rights and it was not long until the second movement began again in the late 1950's, early 1960's. [1][2]
Second Wave of Feminism
Since conquering the battle for women to vote, time went by in between the 1920's until the 1960's when feminists were still active, but a new wave had yet to occur. By the mid 1960's women wanted more involvement in high education and wanted to shatter the picture of a stay at home mom who cooked and cleaned and took after the children. Through books such as The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan and the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment, changes were made that broke the mold of women in America. The 1950's and 1960's were a time when white picket fences and Leave it to Beaver were completley normal, but within this pop culture image, there was a lot missing. Blacks all throughout America were fighting to gain equal rights, and fight the "seperate but equal" law that had been instated. The image of the 1950's did not include blacks, it only showed white women attending to their husbands once they were home from work, and 2 children playing in the yard with the family dog. There were plenty of families who were portrayed properly by that image, but many families were not like that at all. Both black and white families were struggling to make ends meet, and women were forced to work, but could not get the same jobs that men could. Prominent schools such as Harvard, and Columbia combined with all female schools to become co-educational. This theme of men and women learning together was not only in higher education, but also took place in big private and boarding schools as well. These changes were made because women had a stronger desire for education then before, and they saw it was unfair that these prestigious institutions were only offered to men. This time also allowed for a more free and open view on gay relationships. The gay rights movement was simultaneously taking place, and for women, opening up about being a lesbian became more accepted. They were fighting for equal rights and job opportunities as a lesbian and as a woman, and after time, being homosexual was not nearly as frowned upon. [3] [4]
Third Wave of Feminism
The third wave of feminism began in the 1990’s with the intent to change the ideas of certain theories that were not fixed during the second wave of feminism. The same thoughts about women being equal to men carried on, but the third wave was more determined to define the woman and feminism as an issue, instead of it passing as each wave goes by. A more psychological approach was taken, and men and women alike strived to figure out where gender issues stemmed from, and why they continue the way that they do. Much like the civil rights issue, which is always a constant feminist rights are always an issue, until it is completely resolved. Popular culture also had an effect on way that women were perceived. The idea of girl power swept through the United States and England, especially with groups likes the Spice Girls who were empowering younger girls to be proud of their gender. [5] [6]
