Socialist feminism

when it comes to the cause of a crime. The four theorists who will be discussed throughout are, Sarnoff A. Mednick’s genetic theory which includes adoption studies, Gender theory relating to a key theorist Carol Smart with an approach relating to feminism, Hans Eysenck’s with his personality theory and finally, Robert K. Merton’s social theory. The first essay for discussion is Sarnoff A. Mednick’s genetic theory. Genes are based around biological factors making this a determinist theory.…

Feminism is a political position and a theory which focuses on gender as a subject of analysis and demand for equality, right and justice. We see in society that gender roles are pre-determined and the women is trained to fit into those roles, which means these roles like daughter and mother are not natural but social become the women is trained to think, talk and act in particular ways that suit the role. All social and cultural structures like religion, education,…

(Ramdani 41). In addition to fostering a literary culture in Egypt’s upper-class, household matters were at the forefront of the EFU’s agenda. Al-Ali notes the EFU’s activism “was characterized by dynamic interaction and tensions between women’s feminism and nationalism” (5). Women’s movements throughout Egypt’s…

inequality do not still exist. They feel if the discrimination is not happening to them, then it none of their concern. It shows how stereotypes, ideologies, sexism harm our society and affects everything and everyone. In the book “Full Frontal Feminism”, (Valenti, 2014, Chapter 3), they discuss all the contradictions our society tells girls. I agree with the author on how society wants us to be two things at the same time. It gives women an unrealistic vision to live up to. I feel as if…

The personal is political is a phrase commonly associated with feminism and the women’s movement, in particular, a paper written by Carol Hanisch in 1969. The personal is political is a way of reminding women they are likely not alone in struggles they are facing, and the reason for these struggles can lie in the oppressiveness of society. Hanisch was just one of many activists who have fought for women’s rights and equality. In her paper, Hanisch (1969) states that information gathering…

Defining Feminism The authors have a differing approach toward the definition of feminism. In “You’re a Hardcore Feminist. I swear.” by Jillian Valenti, Valenti defines feminism by extracting an actual dictionary definition. Valenti’s feminism is the “Belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sex”, followed by “the movement organized around this belief”, in other words, the movement toward the social and economic equality of men and women. In “Feminism: A Movement to End…

Gender and race inequality have been prevalent in society for many years. Both issues have been explored by numerous sociologists who have tried to find an explanation for these problems. More than one explanation has been procured, and no one explanation is able to fully embrace the entirety of the issue. One of the most popular, and sometimes slightly controversial, approaches that has been used to investigate the roots of the problem was introduced by Karl Marx during the mid-to-late 19th…

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…

regarded as the property of men. Alexandra Kollontai forced politicial and civil change upon Russia, for both women and the working class, making her a significantly influential individual during that time. Alexandra Kollontai was a feminist and a socialist woman who passionately defended a vision of emancipation premised on equality, comradeship and personal autonomy liberating women from the constraints set upon them. Kollontai began her early career through public protests and early activism,…

The F-Word It’s undeniable that Feminism is an ever-evolving topic. The very nature of the movement is to take on new goals once old ones are accomplished. This creates a movement that is always evolving and adapting. Until complete gender equality is achieved feminist will always have something to fight for. Feminism, as a movement, has come to American society in three fairly distinct eras, called waves. The First Wave began around the 1840s and lasted through the 1950s, the Second Wave…