feminism

Question 1

Intersectional Feminism

Answer 1

type of feminism that recognizes the interconnectedness of different forms of oppression, such as sexism, racism, classism, ableism, and homophobia.

Question 2

Toxic Masculinity

Answer 2

when male stick to traditional male gender roles like they cant cry or show emotion, have to be brave and strong, and can be angry whenever he wants and show it and other things.

Question 3

The Second Sex

Answer 3

how woman has been shaped into the “Other,” second sex – the negative counterpart to man.

Question 4

First Wave of Feminism

Answer 4

a period of feminist activity and thought that occurred during the 19th and early 20th centuries. goal of first-wave feminism was to secure legal rights for women, particularly the right to vote

Question 5

Second Wave of Feminism

Answer 5

focused on issues of equality and discrimination such as equal pay in the workplace as well as the issue of sexual harrasement.

Question 6

Third Wave of Feminism

Answer 6

focus on issues such as intersectionality, embracing diversity and individualism in women.

Question 7

What are the main differences between the first, second and third wave of feminism?

Answer 7

1- goal of first-wave feminism was to secure legal rights for women, particularly the right to vote

2- focused on issues of equality and discrimination such as equal pay in the workplace as well as the issue of sexual harrasement.

3-focus on issues such as intersectionality, embracing diversity and individualism in women.

Question 8

What is intersectional feminism, when was this concept developed, and give an example of intersectional feminism.

Answer 8

Intersectional feminism is a type of feminism that recognizes the interconnectedness of different forms of oppression, such as sexism, racism, classism, ableism, and homophobia. It acknowledges that individuals experience multiple forms of discrimination simultaneously

Question 9

How was the Gillette campaign of the 1990s representing masculinity?

Answer 9

The Gillette campaign of the 1990s represented masculinity in a traditional way, promoting the idea of the “best a man can get” through the use of rugged, athletic, and confident male models

Question 10

Naomi wolf

Answer 10

Naomi wolf played a leading role in the third-wave of feminism and advocated for feminism and women’s empowerment. The third wave redefined and shaped women and girls as assertive, powerful, and in control of their own sexuality. Naomi Wolf’s work contributed significantly to the third wave of feminism by questioning society conventions and expectations, especially those around women’s beauty and self-assertion. “The Beauty Myth” was an inspiring work that challenged the beauty standards imposed on women by society. another book called Misconceptions, talks about the culture of pregnancy and birth in America and called for a new movement she called “Motherhood Feminism”. She helped women prepare for their pregnancy and also talked about her own difficult road to parenthood and calls out the medical profession for failing to offer pregnant women with the necessary assistance and compassion. She also talks about how hormones influenced her feelings of independence, how ultrasounds challenged her commitment to abortion rights, and how the postpartum period revealed numerous ways that society, employers, and even spouses can exploit new moms.