Sex-positive feminism

media, Feminism. This is not an attack I promise. Feminism is really misunderstood because extremist give kind people a bad name making people that aren't educated about this topic less likely encourage the movement. The “feminist” belittling men aren't getting their point across on a positive note.“To me, the feminazis do not accurately represent the feminist movement. They have also spurred the creation of the Meninist group, which is a group of men who are taking a stand against…

oppression. And one out of every four women will experience domestic violence. This kind of stuff happens everyday and has most likely happened to someone you know. Women deserve equal treatment. For now, I will focus why some people don't think feminism is necessary. Most of the time it is ignorant men who refuse to see the facts. An unknown…

the continued belittling of females. “Sex sells” is a mantra used and abused by almost every industry. Turning on the TV or looking online at ads will easily show that companies regularly exploit the female body to appeal to men. This idea has been passed down in industry for generations, however, its results aren’t exactly what the company might be hoping for. The idea of objectification in terms of sales is related back to several mindsets. Firstly, sex is shocking. To see someone so…

A common question among women who strive to become feminist is; does one have to be a lesbian to be a feminist? This is the question that Marilyn Frye seeks to answer in her essay “Willful Virgin or Do you have to be a lesbian to be a Feminist." In this essay, I will argue why I believe Frye's theory is plausible and important to the feminist movement. However, I will raise an objection that I do find to be problematic in her paper. Nonetheless, Frye's theory should still not be rejected due to…

Feminism is a conflict theory and a combination of social, political and cultural movements that is concerned with the discrimination against women and gender inequalities. The ‘waves’ of feminism refer to the feminist activity in a certain time period. The first wave emerged in the mid-19th century to early 20th century. Basic women rights such as the right to vote were the main focus. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) was the supporter of the women’s suffrage movement when it emerged in Great…

tension. Radical feminists tend to take up an anti-pornography stance, citing concerns of the representation of women, violent and sexist practices of the pornography industry and violence that correlates with the consumption of pornography. Liberal, sex-positive feminists have sought to reform the industry and assert that representations of sexuality are not only morally neutral but also allow women to explore their sexualities. Those in opposition to the censorship of pornography claim that it…

you wreck yourself. Now, think about how you just felt. Insulted? Offended? Even discriminated against? These aren’t good feelings, and men don’t have to deal with these feeling as often as women do. But women can channel these feelings into positive change such as to fuel the inspiration to become…

The original outbreak of feminism began in the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth. As feminism erupted the focus was on the gender equality between men and women, regarding the right to vote and to work. As time went by and feminism gained more attention and followers, the focus extended to political power, as well as sexual, reproductive and economic rights for women. Slowly women gained the right to vote and gaind political power, what was once a dream for most women became a…

Modern society typically uses the term “feminism” to describe a movement, primarily dominated by women, intended to overturn the traditional patriarchal view of female inferiority—in a social, economic, or political sense—and ideally, to encourage equal standing between the sexes. However, the modern definition of “feminism” does not necessarily encompass all of the varied purposes of feminism throughout the past two centuries. The term itself “did not come into use in the English language until…

Feminism is the theory that genders should be politically, economically, and socially equal to one another. Over the course of a couple decades the term Feminism has become the new “f-word” (introduction to Feminism: Opposing Viewpoints). Many are offended by the word and will not associate with it, even if that person is in support of gender equality. This is due to the overwhelming amount of stereotypes surrounding feminism. Feminists are categorized as man-hating lesbians with a desire to…