Lesbian feminism

First of all, why would I not take the class? Why aren’t you taking this class? You ask what’s the point in taking the class? First of all, the class teaches us about feminist praxis, which is essentially the way in which feminism can be practiced and applied in the real world. What I learn in this class can, in fact, be put into practice. Praxis is defined as “the intersection of theory and practice, involving a visible and deliberate set of actions informed by theory, by research, and by…

and Rosemarie Garland- Thomson I hope to answer the question of why intersectionality is imperative to feminist discourse and praxis. Feminism, in simple terms, refers to collective desire to end the oppression of women. Because oppression takes various forms and affects those who are victim to it in a number of different though often intersecting ways, feminism can therefore be termed a multifaceted set of movements working towards multiple aims and ends. In terms of intersectionality,…

have had to fight for feminism, to be allowed to call it by its accustomed name, to be allowed to voice their innermost opinions and ideologies, but at what cost? “Masculine dominance over females is further linked to the patriarchal…

The New Oxford American Dictionary defines feminism as “the advocacy of women 's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.” And although feminism is a movement designed to advance the rights and social standing of women, it is not a movement solely for women. The feminism movement exists to benefit everyone who suffers at the hands of the patriarchy, or a society in which men hold the majority of the power. Throughout history, it has been misconstrued that the…

and supports women and other oppressed groups in the formation of their own self understanding and life aspirations (Robbins, 2012, p. 108) . Debating on whether I wanted to tackle the long and ongoing debate, and often misunderstood theory of feminism, was a decision I have decided to face head on. Taking on the assignment of my last theory essay to challenge myself with a theory that I would rather avoid is going to be a learning process for myself. Furthermore, using this platform to…

In the 1980s and the 1990s, the feminists have been increasing their concerns to marginalising community. The way description of a female associates with classification. Politics and society were accustomed to use ‘lesbian’ and ‘gay’ to describe a person’s sexuality and ‘identity’ (Butler, 1993). Butler (2009) comforts homophobic regulatory oppression by reconsideration of gender and sexuality. Butler (1993) points out that identity classifications are used by oppressive regulatory systems. The…

sexism , religion, and Feminism. When we think of feminism we often think its JUST about WOMEN equality. Feminism's cause is not just about women equality, it also fights for race equality, sex equality,and religion. This relation is called"Intersectional feminism" It is an old term many feminists use to explain how the feminist movement can be more diverse and inclusive. If feminism is advocating for women's rights and equality between the sexes, intersectional feminism is the understanding of…

Feminism and Profeminism Although many young women today appreciate the positive impacts of the feminist movement, they are still reluctant to embrace the title of a feminist. This fear of feminism is not simply being scared of being a feminist, but rather having a fear of a combination of things that our society associates with the word feminist. Often, when a young woman is afraid of being called a feminist, they are actually afraid of political consequences that accompany the label. This is…

Feminism is a political movement working to accomplish specific goals. The movement’s goal is to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social rights for women that are equal to that of men by ways of political and social movements and beliefs held by women. Implied through these goals is access to enough information to enable women to make responsible choices about their lives. Feminism fights for equal opportunities for women in educations, employment, and equal…

Women 's Unity: The Cornerstone of Feminism The core argument and motive of feminism has always stayed the same, to gain equality for women and no longer be treated as second class citizens. What has changed dramatically over time is which women are considered deserving of this equality. Simply put in early feminism some women were more equal than others. What equality means and how it will come about has also changed dramatically for the feminist movement. Originally equality was seen as…