Waves of feminism Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the three main waves of feminism?
First wave, second wave, and third wave feminism.
True or False: The first wave of feminism primarily focused on women’s suffrage.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first wave of feminism occurred during the _____ century.
19th.
What book is often associated with the beginning of the second wave of feminism?
The publication of ‘The Feminine Mystique’ by Betty Friedan in 1963.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following issues was NOT a focus of the second wave of feminism? A) Workplace equality B) Reproductive rights C) Voting rights D) Sexual liberation
C) Voting rights.
Short Answer: What is a key characteristic of third wave feminism?
Emphasis on individualism and diversity among women.
True or False: The term ‘intersectionality’ was coined during the third wave of feminism.
True.
What did the first wave of feminism primarily advocate for?
Legal rights for women, especially the right to vote.
Multiple Choice: Which feminist figure is associated with the second wave? A) Susan B. Anthony B) Virginia Woolf C) Betty Friedan D) Simone de Beauvoir
C) Betty Friedan.
Short Answer: Name one major outcome of the second wave of feminism.
The establishment of laws for gender equality in the workplace.
True or False: Third wave feminism is characterized by a focus on global feminism.
True.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key focus of third wave feminism? A) Suffrage B) Workplace rights C) LGBTQ+ rights D) All of the above
C) LGBTQ+ rights.
True or False: The first wave of feminism was primarily concerned with issues faced by middle-class white women.
True.
What is one criticism of the second wave of feminism?
It often marginalized the voices and experiences of women of color and working-class women.
Fill in the blank: The third wave of feminism began in the _____ decade.
1990s.
Multiple Choice: Who is known for their work on intersectionality? A) Kimberlé Crenshaw B) Gloria Steinem C) Betty Friedan D) Audre Lorde
A) Kimberlé Crenshaw.
True or False: Feminism has always been a unified movement with a single agenda.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ wave of feminism emphasizes the need for inclusivity and representation.
Third.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following movements is closely linked to third wave feminism? A) #MeToo B) Women’s suffrage C) Temperance D) Labor rights
A) #MeToo.
