Feminists
While surfing the internet yesterday I came across an article discussing women and their role in a changing society. The article, which was written by
Karin Crosbie stated that although women have come a long way in the field of women's rights, there is still a long way to go. Crosbie stated that she is a feminist, and as a feminist it is her responsibility to see that action is taken to further the cause of the women by any means necessary. She explains that women should not have to prove anything to men by such means as shaving their legs, nor conform by covering up the natural self with makeup.
I agree with the overall concept she is trying to convey, I feel that women do need to take action, and that not all opportunities are yet equal. The problem I have with her article is the image that she and other contemporary activists are coveying to the rest of society.
When I think of a feminist two pictures come into mind. The first, which maybe a little outdated is a women like Susan B. Anthony, someone fighting for real issues that matter. The second is of a women like the author above, someone who is extreme just to be extreme. To my disappointment it seems the later is becoming more prevalent within society.
After reading the article I scrolled down the page to where it listed
"more feminist links", the five that were given consisted of; three lesbian rights pages, and two "neo-feminist pages". Thinking this must be only a small percentage of feminist pages which were given by this specific author, I went back and searched many of the feminist pages on the web myself. To my unpleasant surprise it turned out that almost all were expressive of the same extreme theme.
So what does the current view of feminists as a whole mean to society? I feel that the current view of feminists is detrimental to the women's movement.
One reason is that I feel the current views expressed by Crosbie are not only unattractive but in a way repulsive. Once women could be proud to say they were feminists. Today it is some kind of extreme word that places you amongst radicals. This image could turn away perspective activists who would be major contributors to the movement. Another reason is that the focus has become more on trivial extremities then on real issues. No one cares if women shaves her legs or not, and although it might be some kind of symbolic stand I feel it is a
In this essay, the author
- Opines that women should not have to prove anything to men by such means as shaving their hair.
- Opines that women need to take action, and that not all opportunities are yet equal.
- Describes the feminist pages on the web.
- Opines that women should not have to prove anything to men by such means as shaving their hair.
- Opines that women need to take action, and that not all opportunities are yet equal.
- Describes the feminist pages on the web.
- Describes what the current view of feminists as a whole means to society.
- Opines that although it might be some kind of symbolic stand i feel it is a stand.
- Opines that causes make a difference in how people are treated and not to people who don't.
- Opines that to reverse the trend which the word is now taking, we will not only be doing a summary:
- Opines that karin crosbie believes that women have come a long way in the field of women's rights, but there is still work to be done.
- Opines that the second is of a woman like above, who is extreme just to be extreme.
- Opines that crosbie's views are unattractive and repulsive.
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- Explains that the institutionalized discrimination of women in the work place is nothing new or unheard of. the gender gap has slowly begun to shrink as time passes and feminism spreads.
- Explains that the average woman gets paid 77 cents to every dollar a man with the same job gets. this can be attributed to the affects of discrimination since childhood, including the enforcement of societal norms at home, and the labor market.
- Illustrates how the ideals that create gender discrimination are self-reproducing as the reality of what children see teaches them to stick to their gender specific jobs and employers are taught that they can continue to pay women less and give them less hours.
- Explains that the institutionalized discrimination of women in the work place is nothing new or unheard of. the gender gap has slowly begun to shrink as time passes and feminism spreads.
- Explains that the average woman gets paid 77 cents to every dollar a man with the same job gets. this can be attributed to the affects of discrimination since childhood, including the enforcement of societal norms at home, and the labor market.
- Illustrates how the ideals that create gender discrimination are self-reproducing as the reality of what children see teaches them to stick to their gender specific jobs and employers are taught that they can continue to pay women less and give them less hours.
- Explains that women who are married or have children are more likely to be a low earner and work fewer hours on the job, while men with the same likelihoods have the opposite outcomes.
- Explains that employed mothers in the united states suffer a per-child wage penalty of approximately 5%, after controlling for the usual human capital and occupational factors.
- Analyzes becker's "work effort" hypothesis, which states that mothers are less productive at work because they have dissipated their reserve of energy caring for their children.
- Explains that contemporary cultural beliefs about the mother role include a normative expectation that mothers will and should engage in "intensive" mothering that prioritizes meeting the needs of dependent children above all other activities.
- Explains that modernization, capitalist industrialization and rising education may contribute to an eventual equality between men and women in the workforce. the growth of female college graduates has helped with gender equality.
- Analyzes how gloria steinem explains the importance of feminism and protest in the feminine mystique by betty friedan.
- Explains that before the wave of feminism came along, the majority of people thought that male and female roles were due to biology or nature, or god or freud. now people know that if there is inequality, it's wrong, unjust, and the point is our individual talents.
- Analyzes how the 1960s and 70s shattered the glass ceiling in many male dominated occupations, but did not create total equality in the workforce for women.
- Opines that stereotypes and misconceptions regarding the abilities and roles of women must evolve for our society to improve both in the workforce and at home.
952 wordsRead More - The article, “Why We Still Need Feminism”, written by Casey Cavanaugh (2014), describes how women are treated and why feminism is looked at in such a negative light. She focuses on how the feminism movement doesn’t only concentrate on women and what concerns them, she also talks about how the movement can positively impact all humans. Cavanaugh explains how the treatment of women can go on for generations and how many women are simply dealing with the ill-treatment (Cavanaugh, 2014). The writer gives a few examples of how women are treated and the different ways that it can be changed for the better.
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- Analyzes how cavanaugh's article, "why we still need feminism", describes how women are treated and why feminism is looked at in such a negative light.
- Explains that the feminism movement is often looked at in a negative light and women don't even know what it is all about or how it can help them.
- Opines that women are treated like objects, and instead of teaching them how to avoid a disastrous situation, they are instead taught to accept the situation.
- Analyzes how cavanaugh's article, "why we still need feminism", describes how women are treated and why feminism is looked at in such a negative light.
- Explains that the feminism movement is often looked at in a negative light and women don't even know what it is all about or how it can help them.
- Opines that women are treated like objects, and instead of teaching them how to avoid a disastrous situation, they are instead taught to accept the situation.
- Opines that the feminism movement should be embraced. women have come a long way from not being allowed to vote or not having the same jobs as men.
- Concludes that the negative stigma of feminism should be changed and looked at from a different point of view.
- Opines that the writer expresses her feelings about the situation and makes it very understandable and easy to read. the article shed light on several issues that women face every day.
575 wordsRead More - Radical Feminism Essayanalytical essayMany individuals have the false misconception that they have a clear understanding of the aims of feminism. However, it’s surprising how few people in our society have
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- Opines that the movement needs to be given more significance as women's oppression exists to this day.
- Explains that many individuals have the false misconception that they have a clear understanding of the aims of feminism, but few people in our society have sufficient knowledge of this movement to properly understand its purpose.
- Explains that feminism's goal is to achieve equal social, political, cultural, and economic rights for women and men.
- Opines that the movement needs to be given more significance as women's oppression exists to this day.
- Explains that many individuals have the false misconception that they have a clear understanding of the aims of feminism, but few people in our society have sufficient knowledge of this movement to properly understand its purpose.
- Explains that feminism's goal is to achieve equal social, political, cultural, and economic rights for women and men.
- Argues that feminism is composed of extremists with a strong desire to overthrow our patriarchal culture.
- Opines that radical feminism is an ideology of extreme feminists who believe that women's oppression can only be overcome by overthrowing patriarchy.
- Argues that the male gender has a larger variety of rights and opportunities in contradistinction to females.
- Concludes that gender inequality is a significant issue in our modern world. too many people are ignorant to feminism and see it as not being relevant or fair.
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- Explains that feminist analysis provides a wide range of perspectives on social, cultural, economic, and political ideologies.
- Explains that the first wave of feminism, or women’s suffrage, emerged in the late 1800s, followed by the second wave, which was coming off the heels of world war ii.
- Describes the women's suffrage movement, which began in the 1830s and would span into the early 1900s.
- Explains that feminist analysis provides a wide range of perspectives on social, cultural, economic, and political ideologies.
- Explains that the first wave of feminism, or women’s suffrage, emerged in the late 1800s, followed by the second wave, which was coming off the heels of world war ii.
- Describes the women's suffrage movement, which began in the 1830s and would span into the early 1900s.
- Explains that susan b. anthony and elizabeth cady stanton formed the national women's suffrage association in 1869. the organization aimed to achieve voting rights for women through a congressional amendment to the constitution.
- Describes how alice paul and her colleagues formed the national woman's party (nwp) in 1916, introducing some of the methods used by the suffrage movement in britain.
- Explains that feminism was not inclusive and many spoke loudly against african american women and their right to vote. sojourner truth remained unwavering in her support of women's rights.
1567 wordsRead More - Feminismanalytical essayLargely throughout the history of the United States of America, women have been intimately oppressed by their spouses in collusion with a patriarchal society. The Realist literary period saw no exception to this oppression of women. The Realist period, which lasted approximately from 1865-1910, involved many injustices on women, women’s rights, and equality. Males were supreme to females throughout this period, and women were denied many basic freedoms, including the right to vote. Women were regarded as frail, unequal, and inferior. However, the marginalization of women in this period did not go without protest. Women began to have an active voice on issues pertaining to their own rights as the end of the Realist period neared. Headways into women’s rights were made in this period around the turn of the century. “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gillman chronicles the oppression and deteriorating sanity of Jane, who is being confined in a room by her physician and husband. This story is critical in telling of the oppression and subordination of women to their husbands throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin depicts a frail woman, who dies after a fright from her husband, who she believed was dead. The Awakening by Kate Chopin details the life of Edna Pontellier, who seeks individualism and life away from the control of men. Edna Pontellier assists in representing the audible and vociferous women’s rights movement that arose towards the end of the 19th century. American women in the Realist literary period encountered three elements that defined their societal status: oppression, inequality, and activism.
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- Analyzes how the realist period, which lasted approximately from 1865-1910, involved many injustices on women, women's rights, and equality.
- Analyzes how the real-life mechanisms of jane's confinement represent the large-scale societal confinements women endured in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Analyzes how kate chopin's "the story of an hour" depicts women as scheming, but yet frail. louise finds happiness in her husband’s death taints the image of women.
- Analyzes how the realist period, which lasted approximately from 1865-1910, involved many injustices on women, women's rights, and equality.
- Analyzes how the real-life mechanisms of jane's confinement represent the large-scale societal confinements women endured in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Analyzes how kate chopin's "the story of an hour" depicts women as scheming, but yet frail. louise finds happiness in her husband’s death taints the image of women.
- Analyzes how kate chopin's the awakening portrays edna as a rebellion against the societal norm of women submitting to the will of their husbands.
- Analyzes how the awakening as a novel is one rallying cry for feminist activism. the predicament at plymouth shows that women's equality is still an ongoing, yet diminished issue.
- Analyzes how american women were defined by their oppression, perceived inequality, and their activist attempts for equal rights during the realist period.
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- Analyzes how joseph conrad's "the heart of darkness" portrays women as fragile, lacking intellect, and living in a fantasy world.
- Analyzes how men's mistreated attitude towards women makes one wonder how women view the world that they live in. marlow states that women believe the whole world to be beautiful, but how can women consider it beautiful when they don't know the harsh realities of their own?
- Concludes that even though our society would like to believe that women have always had equal liberties (with men), we can see this is not the case.
- Analyzes how joseph conrad's "the heart of darkness" portrays women as fragile, lacking intellect, and living in a fantasy world.
- Analyzes how men's mistreated attitude towards women makes one wonder how women view the world that they live in. marlow states that women believe the whole world to be beautiful, but how can women consider it beautiful when they don't know the harsh realities of their own?
- Concludes that even though our society would like to believe that women have always had equal liberties (with men), we can see this is not the case.
- Argues that women have been subjected to slavery, denied the right to vote, and viewed as property.
- Compares marlow's portrayal of women as fragile and innocent, and voltaire blames them for causing misfortune upon the men around them.
1481 wordsRead More - The Second Wave Feminismopinion essayThere is no denying that Feminism had been a rising topic of conversation in the past years, yet it is difficult to find a conversation about it without heavy controversy. One question from a recent poll shows that only a mere 18 percent of Americans consider themselves Feminists, yet when prompted again, 85 percent of Americans responded that they believe in equality for all women (New York Times/ Women in the World). The responses to these two questions show the confusion surrounding the term and the movement in general. The term feminism is defined as a series of social movements working toward equality for all gendered persons (Nelson). In no way does that definition imply that feminists think women are superior, yet the word can’t seem
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- Opines that feminism is a series of social movements working toward equality for all gendered persons.
- Opines that the third wave of feminism emphasizes everyday acts of resistance and embracing all people in the feminist movement.
- Compares liberal feminism to other forms, stating that it is individualist and focuses on a person's ability to maintain their equality through their actions and choices.
- Opines that feminism is a series of social movements working toward equality for all gendered persons.
- Opines that the third wave of feminism emphasizes everyday acts of resistance and embracing all people in the feminist movement.
- Compares liberal feminism to other forms, stating that it is individualist and focuses on a person's ability to maintain their equality through their actions and choices.
- Explains that they have been a fan of the feminist movement for as long as they've been aware of it. feminism is not about women claiming their superiority, it's about striving for equal rights for everyone.
777 wordsRead More - Feminismopinion essayThe Magdalene Laundries were institutions in the late 18th-20th century that were established to rehabilitate “fallen women.” In theses laundries women were basically treated as prisoners, removed of their names and clothes, and forced to do all kinds of physical labor without any leisure time to reflect or rest. They were not compensated for their labor, and were forced to become indoctrinated by the practice of strict periods of penance and silence to shame them for their sins. They were to pray and reform themselves in order to complete their “sentence” and be reinstated back into normal society. Unfortunately this seems to have been much harder to do than promised.
In this essay, the author
- Describes the magdalene laundries as institutions in the late 18th-20th century that were established to rehabilitate "fallen women." they were treated as prisoners, removed of their names and clothes, and forced to do all kinds of physical labor without any leisure time to reflect or rest.
- Explains that women were taken to laundries against their will, and forced to stay in the asylums longer than their sentence was stated for. they became more like prisons than rescue facilities.
- Explains that the catholic church, which had political power in ireland, felt these laundries would serve as a "safe house" for women who were banished from society because they had illegitimate children, were prostitutes, or otherwise considered sinners.
- Describes the magdalene laundries as institutions in the late 18th-20th century that were established to rehabilitate "fallen women." they were treated as prisoners, removed of their names and clothes, and forced to do all kinds of physical labor without any leisure time to reflect or rest.
- Explains that women were taken to laundries against their will, and forced to stay in the asylums longer than their sentence was stated for. they became more like prisons than rescue facilities.
- Explains that the catholic church, which had political power in ireland, felt these laundries would serve as a "safe house" for women who were banished from society because they had illegitimate children, were prostitutes, or otherwise considered sinners.
- Opines that at some point in one's life, one should begin to question their place in the world. religion offers answers to our most difficult questions and gives us a sense of purpose that extends beyond ourselves.
- Explains that religion fills a void in our sense of being. it's altruistic, generous, concerned with the needs of others rather than your own.
- Explains that the magdalen laundries stripped these women of their rights to their names and their bodies because of a set of rules laid down by the catholic church.
- Opines that no religion can claim that one religion makes a person more loving while another religion inspires hate. the positive and negative effects are spread equally, regardless of modern opinion.
- Explains that for many christians, faith is a way of life filled with unyielding purpose and passion, yet many consider religion an outdated practice, one that hinders the progress of science and encourages discrimination of homosexuals and women.
- Explains that religion's idea of opposites can easily lead to corruption. people are quick to define "others," such as believers and unbelievers.
- Analyzes how believers feel genuine compassion and a desire to build relationships, but outsiders are treated with indifference and contempt. falling women were punished by the catholic church for the things that had happened.
- Describes ireland as the most sexually repressed country in europe, where women were second-class citizens and the catholic church ruled virtually unchallenged.
- Explains that religion has the ability to deeply impact one's identity. it offers answers to our most difficult questions, and people continuously strive to achieve divinity in their daily lives.
- Opines that ignoring religion is not the answer. embracing its importance is the only way to honestly come to terms with its effects.
- Explains that they chose to connect this topic to religion and feminism not strictly out of interest, but because it is something they consider very important.
- Explains that they are captivated by the search for their identity in regards to spirituality and religion and their role as a man.
- Narrates how the woman allowed religion to dictate her self worth, which caused her to be in a constant state of fear and worry.
- Opines that the magdalan laundries, as an extension of the catholic church, were inherently wrong for separating women and holding them to standards comparable to the virgin mary without their consent
- Opines that religion, and the decision to live your life that way, should be a choice that an individual makes, not one that is made for you by religion holding too much political power. the catholic church took away the notion that women are human beings.
- Explains that faith, the cerebral acceptance of miracles, goes hand in hand with religion. religion requires certain codes of conduct and shame.
- Explains that they have always found it difficult to believe in a god who would rule by such rigorous code, especially when they learn more about the unjust things made possible by the hand of catholicism.
- Explains that faith is universal. our specific means for understanding it are arbitrary. some of us pray to jesus, some to mecca, and for others, science is medium for which they choose to have faith.
- Concludes that it is not religion that solely forms the human identity, nor is it spirituality or science. faith has the potential to shape humanity in its entirety.
- Opines that regardless of what we practice, we are all earnestly searching for the same answers. we crave the knowledge that our lives have meaning, and that we have an extended purpose beyond our selves.
- Explains that faith is born out of the mystery that surrounds the very nature of reality.
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- Opines that either she falls into saving hands and becomes better, or she rapidly assumes the cosmopolitan standard of virtue and become worse.
- Describes how carrie passed along the busy aisles, much affected by the remarkable displays of trinkets and dress goods, stationery, and jewelry.
- Analyzes how dreiser tells the readers how the novel will play out. carrie will either follow down the right path and better herself or let society and fame consume her and become worse.
- Opines that either she falls into saving hands and becomes better, or she rapidly assumes the cosmopolitan standard of virtue and become worse.
- Describes how carrie passed along the busy aisles, much affected by the remarkable displays of trinkets and dress goods, stationery, and jewelry.
- Analyzes how dreiser tells the readers how the novel will play out. carrie will either follow down the right path and better herself or let society and fame consume her and become worse.
- Analyzes how drouet is still so invested in carrie that he'll even let her live with him. power and money were all that mattered if one wanted to be looked at with respect.
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- Opines that women have undergone a revolution in the past decades. they have earned the right to vote, and they have confronted the obsolete values of male superiority.
- Analyzes how patriarchy is embedded in customs in many cultures. women post-marriage would prove their "submission" by adopting the male's last name.
- Analyzes how men have accepted that men and women aren't superior, but liberation has twisted the views of some women.
- Opines that women have undergone a revolution in the past decades. they have earned the right to vote, and they have confronted the obsolete values of male superiority.
- Analyzes how patriarchy is embedded in customs in many cultures. women post-marriage would prove their "submission" by adopting the male's last name.
- Analyzes how men have accepted that men and women aren't superior, but liberation has twisted the views of some women.
- Analyzes how the rise of women in power has caused many men to feel a growing sense of insecurity in their manhood.
- Opines that change in women's status has brought about much change, adjustment in the popular view, chinks in a very sturdy belief, and innovative perception.
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