I chose to interview a twenty-three year old Portland woman named Jordan. She has worked at Safeway for about six years, initially as a checker but since then has moved up to customer service and is also a cosmetology student. Her feminist values began at a young age, her mother self identified as a feminist as well and taught Jordan in her childhood and on. Jordan believes in an all inclusive style of feminism, she accepts anyone who identifies as a woman to be a woman and believes that feminists do not have to be just female. Most, if not all her close friends identify as feminists. To her, feminism is not just a fight for equality but a fight to give women the recognition they have long deserved. She believes that women can do anything men …show more content…
She believes that it is super important now for young women to have a positive portrayal of themselves because it shapes how we see ourselves and how we want others to see us. She feels that growing up she has had a lot of insecurities due to the fact that she has never looked like the women on magazine covers and the fact that she hasn’t really related to a film character unless it was the “ugly” one. This is why it is so important to cast and feature women who are more realistic women (and people of color, as well as LGBT people). When we see ourselves represented in media in a realistic outlook, it confirms and solidifies our own identities. She loves to see women who are strong, in control of their sexuality and lives, and women who do a lot to speak their truths and gain their power. Her favorite portrayal of a strong woman is actually Dana Scully from the X-Files. She says that Scully is the reason she is a strong and independent woman. Scully often questioned male authority and always tried to keep a level head. Yes, she has to be saved a couple times but she never gives up no matter her beliefs, she was also a very smart character but never fell into that “dork” stereotype. Her least favorite portrayal of a feminist in media is Donna from That 70’s Show. Although she loves the show in general she thinks that Donna is not a constant feminist. There are certain episodes where Donna flat out says that she is a feminist and believes in feminist ideals. But there are also many moments where she talks down fellow women for not acting the way Donna would in a situation. Through the seasons we also see that Donna becomes less of a feminist as she lets her boyfriends almost walk all over her and forgives them when she probably shouldn’t. It is comical and painfully obvious that the show was written by men due to some of the humor. But it is
Feminists must approach the subject with great care in order to prove to others that the feminist movement is not a matriarchy movement, but rather an equality movement, meaning that there must be an agenda for feminists in business. At the National Women’s Conference in 1977, feminists gathered in order to create a plan of action to eliminate workplace discrimination. According to the conference, women believed that they should focus on equality, economic justice, affirmative action, employee benefits, work environment, and corporate responsibility. In the subsection of corporate responsibility a point is noted to “ Adopt a comprehensive policy for the positive portrayal of women in diverse roles in corporate sponsored media, advertising, and communications” (Feminist Agenda for Women in Business). This comes to emphasize the misrepresentation of women and the negative connotation that many associate with feminism, a point made by Michelle Smith in her article “I’m not a feminist, but…”: Feminism and Identity in Australia. According to the Feminist Majority Foundation, it is necessary for women to have a plan in order to effectively establish feminism in a
This show lacks diversity. The majority of characters are heterosexual, white, and middle class. The only exception is Fez, an immigrant and the only coloured person on the show. Throughout the show, Fez is depicted as stupid, and as something to laugh at; the backing track laughs after almost everything he says. As far as I could tell, there are no queer characters, or any mention of queer issues, in these episodes.
The ideology of feminism is that women should be treated as potential intellectual equals and social equals to men. Feminism also, by its nature, embraces the belief that all people are entitled to freedom and liberty within reason-including equal civil rights-and that discrimination should not be made based on gender, sexual orientation, skin color, ethnicity, religion, culture, or life style. Feminists -and all persons interested in civil equality and intellectuality are dedicated to fighting the ignorance that says people are controlled by and limited to their biology, Elizabeth Blackwell is considered an important
...tivating for the advancement of women, without realizing they were doing so. She also claims that the term "feminist" changes over time, to become appropriate for how one would like to apply it.
Feminism can simply be defined as a range of movements and ideologies in which share a common ground in terms of defining, establishing and achieving equal opportunities to that of males, in regards to economic, cultural and social rights. It is a critique of male supremacy with efforts in changing this to end the social oppression of women. (Hooks, 2000)
Feminism is used to show that men and woman should be on equal playing fields when it comes to political, social, and economic matters. Those who practice feminism; rather feminists, advocate for equality between man and woman. women are viewed as homemakers and caretakers. Whereas men are the antithesis, being viewed as breadwinners. We have been taught this from a young age in the most surprising places. Fairytales we have read or watched have had a hand in this. Snow White
Feminism is a theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes or organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. My perspective on feminism is that I am happy that women can have something to represent us in a whole. For years we have been separated by class, gender, and religion, but when a person presents the word its rings a ball of women in all. I think I am a feminist, because all of my life I have been for women rights and equal justice for my gender. Being able to stand up and be a feminist I think is an amazing thing because having the courage to stand up and fight for the rights of a group of people takes a lot of work and courage, especially if you have no support from others.
...s" and not to discriminate on the basis and premise of sex. Even though few women benefitted from the scheme, Justice Stewart noted that "veteran's status's not uniquely male." Furthermore, the law placed many men who were not veterans at a disadvantage as well.
Through the 20th century, the communist movement advocated greatly for women's’ rights. Despite this, women still struggled for equality.
Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. In simple terms, it is the ideology of women being equal to men and it is often misinterpreted as the belief of women being above them. Feminists believe in diminishing patriarchy which is a system of society and or government in which men are considered more powerful than women. When people are against feminism they are supporting sexism which is why it is important to educate ourselves on the matter and to understand why we need it.
Feminism, in its simplest definition, is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. (Webster) Feminists fight for equality for women to men socially, politically, and economically. At the peak of feminist discourse is equality for men and women in education and in employment. However, feminism also focuses on more than issues regarding the rights of women in relation to men. Issues of gender equality and women’s right to control their sexuality are also at the core of feminist theory. A key argument made by many feminists is how women have very little control over their sexuality, mainly being defined and controlled by men. T...
Since this research is only focusing on the Baby Boomers and on, our timeline begins not in 1920, when the Nineteenth Amendment was passed, but in the 1950’s with the return to normalcy movement. The first question asked to all the interviewees was “What do you think when you hear the word ‘feminism’ or ‘feminist’?”. This questions tackles the first idea of the change in how feminism has been and is viewed by women in the three generations. Patricia Santangelo answered in the same way described in the first chapter of Women’s Voices Feminist Visions in the sense that she states she does not believe herself to be a feminist, saying that she “thinks it’s baloney” (personal communications, March 15, 2014), yet subscribin...
Feminism is the movement towards women’s equality. It fights for equal rights in the social, political, cultural and economical aspects for women. Feminism also fights for equal opportunity for women in employment and education. A feminist is someone who advocates their support for women’s rights but is not restricted to only women; anyone who supports women’s rights and equality are feminists, including men. Feminism is not only about the females, it fights for gender equality for all. Feminist movements, or Women’s movements, campaign for reforms in household issues with domestic violence, political issues with equal pay, employment and maternity leave, and reproduction rights. All feminism movements fight for equal rights, but it cannot be conquered or be made known all at once. First wave feminism was mostly about women’s suffrage and political equality in general. Second wave feminism went more in depth about the social and cultural inequalities.
A feminist is someone who is trying to advocate for the equality of women. I believe ...
As said by Gloria Steinem, “A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” Throughout the ages, the question of the relevancy of feminism has come and gone. From women arguing for voting rights, to women burning bras in the 60s. With each advancement proponent and opponents argue the same basic points. With all the equality that todays world affords us is the feminist movement still relevant? In order to answer the question we will look into what feminism actually is, the history, women today in households and the workplace, feminism today and role models.