Essays Tagged: "feminists"
Impact of Feminism It's about the meaning of feminism and the feminist movement around the 19th century. There is a works cited as well as notes at the end of the essay.
... themselves, are derided by others, or widely go unnoticed by others. Postcolonial feminists criticise Western forms of feminism, notably radical feminism and its universalization of... identity, and sexuality are themselves social constructs (see also heteronormativity). For these feminists, feminism is a primary means to human liberation (i.e., the liberation... an indication of greater male oppression. Some conservative minded groups see the feminist movement as destroying traditional gender roles, namely, when both parents are success...
How useful is psychoanalysis when viewed from feminist perspectives? Identify and discuss the main criticisms that have been made of the work of Freud, as well as the main strengths.
... to support that statement. It's therefore understandably that liberal and radical feminists such as Rosemary Tong and Simeon De Beauvoir rejected psychoanalysis. However, psychoanalysis... (Ed). Feminism and Methodology. Milton Keynes: Open University Press Tong, R (1992) Feminist thought: A Comprehensive Introduction - London: Routledge, Ch 2 & 5. Weedon, C (1997... Feminism? - London: Sage, Ch 6 Campbell, J (2000) Arguing with the Phallus - feminist, queer, and postcolonial theory - Zed Books Ltd: London Chodrow, N (1989) Feminism...
Feminist theory.
... meant by "conventional epistemologies" (focussing primarily upon Sociology), suggesting also that different feminist epistemologies offer different approaches regarding conventional epistemologies. Thus, it is going to... research, challenge conventional epistemologies. Finally, in the end we will suggest that feminist epistemologies strongly challenge not only the theoretical basis of conventional epistemologies, but...
Feminist Therapy: A critical review of implications and contributions to counseling
... (Worell & Johnson, 1997). Fourthly, definitions of mental illness and distress are reformulated. Feminist therapists consider intrapsychic and interpersonal factors as only partial explanations for the... difficulty expressing emotions in and outside the therapeutic relationship. Getting interested in feminist practice, throughout the process of treatment, "consciousness rising" is a vital part...
FEMINIST THEORY:
... "feminine values" of intimacy, respect, reciprocity, self-determination, caring, and interconnection (Gilligan). Feminists believe that acceptance and understanding of different points of view will lead... of the Philippines Press, 2002. Hallstein, Lynn O'Brien. "A Postmodern Caring: Feminist Standpoint Theories, Revisioning Caring, and Communication Ethics." Western Journal of Communication 63...
The Expiration of the Feminist Necessity.
...: 1953-1993 [book online], (Womens Graphics, December 1993), available from http://www.feminist.org/research/chronicles/ chronicl.html. 2. Kim Gandy, "KIM GANDY, President, National... requesting either specifically male or female applicants. One substantial BFOQ that stimulated feminist action was that of airlines requiring that applicants and workers be women... children in the suburbs."8 According to Christina Hoff Sommers, while initially feminists were founded on improvement for women's status in society, calling this...
Which of Nietzsche's ideas are the most useful for feminist theory and practice?
...; causing the exclusion of discussions of women and femininity by philosophers. Many feminists have challenged the traditional associations among women by questioning the supposed objectivity... (Ed). Feminism and Methodology. Milton Keynes: Open University Press. Tong, R (1992)Feminist thought: A Comprehensive Introduction London: Routledge, Ch 2 & 5. Weedon, C (1997.../07/00, Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. Holland J. N (1997)Feminist Interpretations of Jacques Derrida Penn State Press: Philadelphia. Friedrich, N (1989)Beyond...
About the Feminist Movement in the 19th Century in parts of America.
... the divorce; socially, economically and politically. But the majority of the other feminists disagreed till the end and Stanton felt betrayed. Conflicts like these became... women's rights convention. Surprisingly, her ideas were not welcomed. The other feminists argued that it divorce was abnormal and impossible. Other people claimed that... brought positive influences to each other's lives. In later years, married feminists such as Stanton, Stone and Antoinette Brown furied Anthony, feeling that she...
The Feminist Mystique
...- or homosexual, who believes in equality for all, could be considered a feminist by definition (Burns 13). There have been several different branches of feminism... accept their sexuality. Many lesbians felt that they were the most dedicated feminists, by not conforming to the traditional heterosexual relationship with men as other... to work unpleasant jobs and overtime hours in terrible conditions (Stalcup 202). Feminist groups and labor organizations weren't the only ones who opposed the...
Why do fewer women subscribe to the idea that they are feminists in 2003 than was the case in the 70's and early 80's?
... ignore changing circumstances and shifts in policy. For example the first wave feminists opposed abortion and contraception and supported the family and motherhood, the second... that, despite commonplace assertions that women's lot has improved immeasurably, many feminists are still busily claiming that things are no better". In conclusion then... different things to different people, however, the basic assumption shared by all feminists is that women suffer certain injustices on account of their sex. Some...
In what sense might Virginia Woolf's novel ' To The Lighthouse' be understood as a feminist text?
... Of Critical Essays. Published by The Macmillan Press Limited. 1983. Bowbly. Rachel. Feminist Destinations and Further Essays on Virginia Woolf. Published by Edinburgh University Press...' is significant because it helps to understand her issues with gender and feminist politics set by patriarchies. 'Whether there are sexes in the mind corresponding... is a failure, as it represents knowledge, achievement and aspirations. Rachel Bowlby (Feminist Destinations 1988) illustrates how Mr. Ramsay's world view is logical and...
Outline and evaluate what you take to be the achievements of feminist criminology
... of criminology to understand the experiences of women. Bibliography: Gelsthorpe, L. (1990) Feminist Perspectives in Criminology (Milton Keynes: Open University press) Gelsthorpe, L. and Morris... female offender as a passive, docile creature, completely controlled by her biology. Feminists have consistently criticised the methodology of Lombroso's work and his theory... championed the causes of greater social, political and economic equality. These liberal feminists argue that women are constantly undermined in research and that they should...
Radical Feminism: Radical feminists think they're advocating for women's rights.
... that those two facts would be the first thing prospective radical neo-feminists (henceforth referred to as "feminazis") would gripe about. First thing's first... off their tops for the camera. And now everyone's favorite part: feminist indoctrination in schools. Two words: Lawrence Summers. He theorized that women have... re-emergence of sexist music videos, there is a strong need for feminist ideals to be known and acknowledged by today's mainstream." Nonsense! The...
The Feminist Theory
... men have been rejected and called "inexcusable" for showing what some consider "feminist" (care-giving) qualities. Humans have been conditioned to believe that this is... emotional (and emotionally secure) then men. However one looks at it, the Feminist theory has many merits, controversy's, and blossoming ideas in comparisons to... have always taken on the role of caregiver. In Animals and Women: Feminist theoretical Explorations, by Carol J Adams and Josephine Donovan, they state that...
Comparing Feminist Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison
... write when possibly just about everyone, including her brothers, were against her feministic thoughts, and didn't believe women should be writers. Virginia was the... after all. Indeed, Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison could easily be called feminist sisters. They both have shared many hardships while trying to get their... I have understood the most and have a god grasp on their feministic views. At first glance, one would probably say that Virginia Woolf and...
Analyse and assess the contribution of feminist research to our understanding of society. (40 Marks) January 2003
.... They didn't appear in the ideologies developed by theses modernist theorists. Feminists believe sociology adapts male perspectives and marginalizes the role of females in... the statement, 'pink is for girls and blue is for boys', radical feminists would strongly argue that through parental expectations, toys, books, television etc, begins... that patriarchy is the reason for war, conflict, damaging the environment etc. Feminists believe that patriarchy is taught and learned in every generation, the terms...
Feminist Film: JOYCE WIELAND The Passionate Director(ess)with Bibliography
... fundamental to the development of the film syntax in use by contemporary feminist avant-garde artists. CONCLUSION From the first to the last essay, (1970... actions, drawing parallels between Wieland's formal strategies and the devices for feminist discourse set forth by French authors Helene Cixous and Luce Irigaray in... of the film. Banning, however, didn't all together cancel out the feminist issue underlining the film. She finally attributes "a feminine (though not necessarily...
Feminist Therapy And Anorexia Nervosa
... hypothesis. The researcher should also consider the women's preexisting attitudes toward feminist thought. The experiment could also be stronger if the participants provided feedback.... According to these results, there is no difference in the effectiveness of feminist therapy as compared to cognitive behavioral therapy when treating anorexia nervosa. Although... mental disorders (4th ed.) . Washington, DC: Author. Arkinstall, C. (1995) . Learning/teaching feminist counseling. Women's Education-Education des femmes, 11 (3), 48-51. Garner...
Why have feminist activists and writers confronted pornography and what obstacles or resistance have they faced?
... within the industry. I will then discuss the obstacles and resistance that feminist activists and writers have faced in challenging the pornography industry, these include... extreme global power. The pornography industry in retaliation to the anti-pornography feminists puts forth the arguments that pornography is freedom of speech, and that... to the objectification of many children throughout the world. Florenence Rush, a feminist writer and activist against child pornography writes, Men are attracted to a...
"Feminists' View On World War II Propaganda"
... book, Feminism, Theory and the Politics of Difference, states that, "In radical feminist analysis patriarchy itself is founded on a fundamental, polarization between men and... explanations for their specific practice of religion. Propaganda is one thing that feminists view differently, specifically during World War II when most of the propaganda...', author of "The Equality Crises," gives great examples on how a Liberal Feminist would react in certain situations. I especially found the Pregnancy Discrimination Act...