Feminism
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Flapper Feminism
Today, most people don't think of flappers much at all, outside their use as a Halloween costume. But they were the foremothers of the feminist movement, and initiated many of the changes we take for granted.
History of Feminism
Feminism has gone through many waves, each focusing on a different element of equality for women.
Gloria Steinem, Feminist
Gloria Steinem is one of the most famous feminists of the 1970s, and without her work, women may not enjoy the rights that they have today...
Third-Wave Feminism
Say the word "feminist" and images of angry, shouting women, who hate men and everything masculine comes to mind. But everything changes and so does movements. Feminism need not be a loud, rioting force, it can be a quiet but powerful united front, tackling new-age issues. For an in-depth analysis on third-wave feminism, go through this Buzzle article.
Second Wave Feminism
Second wave of feminism is a pedagogy of movements that aimed at getting women the right they deserve as an equal gender in each and every sphere. The second wave has marked itself in the pages of history as the strongest movement for women's right.
The Damsel in Distress Cliche
The brooding anti-hero, the wicked foreigner, the dashing knight... all are timeless figures of melodrama and fiction, that are present in lore, myth, folklore and have made their way into today's stories and films. One such figure is the persecuted maiden or the damsel in distress. Scroll below for an in-depth analysis on this cliche and its use in the arts.
Gone with the Wind: A Feminist Commentary
An American classic written in the 1930s, Gone with the Wind has been classified in many different ways. Many view it as a social commentary on Southern culture during and after the Civil War, while still others see it as a story about love, family, and relationships. While I find it to be all of these things, it also qualifies as a commentary on women’s prescribed roles in mid-19th-century Southern society.
What is Feminism?
The following article explains in detail what is feminism, its definition, theories as well as the history of the feminist movement. Read on...
Feminist Literature
This is an attempt to understand feminist literature, by means of its characteristics, beliefs, and values. Also presented is a list of some good works that uphold the principles of feminism.
Waves of Feminism
Feminism is a revolutionary movement that aimed to establish legal rights and protection for women in the society. The article ‘waves of feminism’ sheds light on the three waves of feminism that helped in improving the position of women in the society.
The Cult of Domesticity
The cult of domesticity can be considered as a subtle satire by few of the intellectuals, and at the same time, a notion of male dominance over the fairer sex. Read on to know more about it.
Will The real Feminists Please Stand Up?
Feminism is passé, or is it? Is it a real fight at all? Or just a misguided war? Who will benefit by the victory? Men, or women...or do both loose, whichever side wins? Some thought provoking questions.
Feminia?!
Winning women?!
Today, most people don't think of flappers much at all, outside their use as a Halloween costume. But they were the foremothers of the feminist movement, and initiated many of the changes we take for granted.
History of Feminism
Feminism has gone through many waves, each focusing on a different element of equality for women.
Gloria Steinem, Feminist
Gloria Steinem is one of the most famous feminists of the 1970s, and without her work, women may not enjoy the rights that they have today...
Third-Wave Feminism
Say the word "feminist" and images of angry, shouting women, who hate men and everything masculine comes to mind. But everything changes and so does movements. Feminism need not be a loud, rioting force, it can be a quiet but powerful united front, tackling new-age issues. For an in-depth analysis on third-wave feminism, go through this Buzzle article.
Second Wave Feminism
Second wave of feminism is a pedagogy of movements that aimed at getting women the right they deserve as an equal gender in each and every sphere. The second wave has marked itself in the pages of history as the strongest movement for women's right.
The Damsel in Distress Cliche
The brooding anti-hero, the wicked foreigner, the dashing knight... all are timeless figures of melodrama and fiction, that are present in lore, myth, folklore and have made their way into today's stories and films. One such figure is the persecuted maiden or the damsel in distress. Scroll below for an in-depth analysis on this cliche and its use in the arts.
Gone with the Wind: A Feminist Commentary
An American classic written in the 1930s, Gone with the Wind has been classified in many different ways. Many view it as a social commentary on Southern culture during and after the Civil War, while still others see it as a story about love, family, and relationships. While I find it to be all of these things, it also qualifies as a commentary on women’s prescribed roles in mid-19th-century Southern society.
What is Feminism?
The following article explains in detail what is feminism, its definition, theories as well as the history of the feminist movement. Read on...
Feminist Literature
This is an attempt to understand feminist literature, by means of its characteristics, beliefs, and values. Also presented is a list of some good works that uphold the principles of feminism.
Waves of Feminism
Feminism is a revolutionary movement that aimed to establish legal rights and protection for women in the society. The article ‘waves of feminism’ sheds light on the three waves of feminism that helped in improving the position of women in the society.
The Cult of Domesticity
The cult of domesticity can be considered as a subtle satire by few of the intellectuals, and at the same time, a notion of male dominance over the fairer sex. Read on to know more about it.
Will The real Feminists Please Stand Up?
Feminism is passé, or is it? Is it a real fight at all? Or just a misguided war? Who will benefit by the victory? Men, or women...or do both loose, whichever side wins? Some thought provoking questions.
Feminia?!
Winning women?!