The feminist blog, Finally, a Feminism 101 Blog, is fundamentally a blog that explains the base of feministic ideologies, but is in no means a concrete resource. It acts as a place that answers frequently asked questions which appear in discussions – both online and in person – that upset the flow of constructive conversations due to lack of background knowledge. In-post links are provided as a method of accessing possible in depth information on certain topics should one feel a desire to further explore the given topic. By providing general information and alternate sources, the blog aims to keep dialogues between feminists on track and free of interruptions caused by unawareness. It is a compilation of multiple high-ranking feminism blogs
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Intersectionality can be defined as “the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage” ("Intersectionality - Definition Of Intersectionality In English | Oxford Dictionaries"). In other words, intersectionality is how one sees society categorizes a person due to their class, race, age, gender, and ability and realizes that either paired up or alone, these factors are hindrance to every single individual. So, seeing as intersectionality is not only about gender discrimination, “To end the perpetuation of gender expectations that, on balance, harm women.” ("FAQ: "What Do Feminists Want?"") is not exactly intersectional. This was the blogs response to the frequently asked question, “What do feminists want?”. Now, although the advocacy of gender equality is indeed a major belief that many, if not all, feminists strive for, it is just not the only belief. Feminists aim for equality of all persons. Despite all hindrances that society uses to categorize us with. They acknowledge, in different ways, how a person presents their own identity. This is also a fundamental part of feminism that this blog neglected to include – in any
Intersectionality can be defined as “the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage” ("Intersectionality - Definition Of Intersectionality In English | Oxford Dictionaries"). In other words, intersectionality is how one sees society categorizes a person due to their class, race, age, gender, and ability and realizes that either paired up or alone, these factors are hindrance to every single individual. So, seeing as intersectionality is not only about gender discrimination, “To end the perpetuation of gender expectations that, on balance, harm women.” ("FAQ: "What Do Feminists Want?"") is not exactly intersectional. This was the blogs response to the frequently asked question, “What do feminists want?”. Now, although the advocacy of gender equality is indeed a major belief that many, if not all, feminists strive for, it is just not the only belief. Feminists aim for equality of all persons. Despite all hindrances that society uses to categorize us with. They acknowledge, in different ways, how a person presents their own identity. This is also a fundamental part of feminism that this blog neglected to include – in any