Articles related to "Feminism"



Types of Feminism
Here's a brief summary of some of the many different kinds of feminism.
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Third Wave Feminism
Are you a third wave feminist? Read about this individualistic form of feminism that is popular among younger women, and read what critics have to say.
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Feminism and Classic Anthropology
This article explores the roots of cultural feminism and its links to classical anthropology, and the New Utopia.
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Live Nude Feminists Bare All
This article talks about the pornography, sex work, wonder bras and the "new" feminism.
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Feminism in Science Fiction
A discussion of the acceptance of women into the historically male dominated science fiction genre.

German feminism
Margarethe Von Trotta's portrait of feminism through opposing modes of action
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You Said The "F" Word: Why Has Feminism Become A Bad Word
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Feminism and Sex
This article explores changes in sexual equality since the sexual revolution of the 1960s.
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Feminism vs Native Rights
"Good Guys" part four. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, contemporary feminists often find themselves working for the enemy.
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Jane Austen and Feminism
The question at hand is whether Austen was a feminist. It was thought that Austen was a romance writer who taught tradition/virtue in her prose. This was not the case.
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Postmodern Feminism
This article looks at the impact of postmodernism on 2nd wave feminism.
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Stereotypes about Feminism
Feminists-- ugly, man-hating, whiny women who can't get a man? Not even close. Here are some common stereotypes about feminism.
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FeministYouthCulture
Feminist's active in the 60s, 70s and 80s frequently ask 'where are the young feminists?' This article explores the commodification of feminism and its connections to girl culture. Young women are often feminist in principle but actively reject the label of 'feminist'.
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Effective Feminist Influence on Policy?
Esaay discussing Nina Burleigh's offer to the President.
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Ever Notice...
An essay on the political aspects of being a womanish teacher and how the political process corrects this feminine profession to make it perform right.
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In Praise of Cougars
Explore the popular image of the 'cougar' - older women who date younger men.
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Katie's Internet Guide for the Single Woman
Introductory article for a section on single women's issues. Both an editorial piece and an Internet guide.
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MakingSocialChangeReal
This article looks at the potential of positive psychology in shaping social change. The change begins with you.
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Male Daughters, Female Husbands
This article explores the concepts of "male daughters" and "female husbands" found in southeastern Nigeria among the Igbo ethnic group.
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Nana Pouissant -- The first and the last
Discussion of Nana Pouissant of Julie Dash's Daughter of the Dust as the epitome of Black Feminist thought.
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Playboy Bunny and Children
The playboy bunny has captured the adoration and exaltation of today's youth. One can find the icon on the back's of cars, shirts, key chains, and now on junior sizes.
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Review of Feminist Shakespeare
While Kahn makes many fine arguments and cites excellent research from Lacan, Strauss, and other critics to support her own assertions, her essay is at times disjointed.
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Struggle for Visibility of African American Women's Literature
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
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To Subvert or Not to Subvert: Philosophising Postmodern Parody
Linda Hutcheon takes issue with Fredrick Jameson’s melancholic view that postmodernism parody offers little room for subversion by examining parody as offering a site for political polemic.
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What Is A Feminist?: Trying To Find Equality In An Unequal World
Defining feminism
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The Revelation of Gender
Author Nancy Jane Moore talks about feminism and writing, social activism and writing, and her current projects.
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Black Women Leaders of the 1800s
Collected essays explore the influential role of notable black women in 19th-century American society and their legacies.
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<i>Puberty Blues</i> - All too Real
Bruce Beresford's Puberty Blues gives a revealing insight into the collective conscience of the nation of Australia.
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86. Speeding At Sixty
Time passes without end, one <i>chooses</i> how and when to mark the signposts.
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A Bent Rib?
Did you ever hear that women in Islam are regarded as bent ribs? Read this article to learn the explanation for this comparison and why it is not an insult but a great compliment to women.
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Angela Carter on the Marquis De Sade
The Marquis De Sade: Infamous, pornographic... revolutionary. Angela Carter redefined the works of the philosopher the Marquis De Sade in her book 'The Sadeian Woman.'
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Creating Social Change
This article explores the connection between ideas of change, and activism.
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El Ghriba - Jewish Traditions
In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism.
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Frankenstein: Themes, Images and Metaphor
In 1818 Shelley created a much loved Gothic novel, Frankenstein, which she would use as a medium to present her ideas and thoughts on birth, biology and feminism.
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Gwendolyn Brooks' Maud Martha.. extraordinarily Ordinary
This article focuses on Gwendolyn Brooks' character, Maud Martha and "ordinarines" as a devise for strong characterization.
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In dog We Trust
If talking about G.W. Bush and his plans for America lead to say, "Don't get me started," you'll either love this article or hate it.
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Postmodernism: Multiplicty, Hybridity, and Duplicity
What is postmodernism…really? Well, that is an interesting question with no single answer. That’s one of the basic premises of postmodernism; not only does it privilege multiplicity but it resists definition too.
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Simone de Beauvoir Biography
Brief biography of Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Ethics of Ambiguity and famous for quote "One is not born a woman, one becomes one."
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Surprise! Pro-Life Feminist isn't an Oxymoron
An introduction to the new list of feminist-friendly links on <b>both</b> sides of the Choice issue

The American Family
Explore debates about the American family. Is it in transformation or decline. The Progressive and Traditionalist approaches are reviewed.
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The Biblical Myth of Demon Lilith
Examining what the myth of the first woman in Creation can teach us about attitudes toward women at the time and how it may demonstrate that feminism has biblical roots.
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The Evolution & Survival of Woman
A brief summary of the past 50 years as they pertain to woman and her evolution in society.
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The Goddess and Rita Angus
Rita Angus was ahead of her time in exploring feminist, anti-war and environmentalist themes in her work.
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Turkish Author Erendiz Atasu
Atasu, a renowned writer and feminist from Ankara, explores Ataturk's Republic in a personal narrative. Readers see how modern Turkey's politics shaped citizens' lives.
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Virginia Woolf Short Bio
Brief biography of influential English author Virginia Woolf, founder of Bloomsbury Group of Writers, famous for feminism, Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando, and The Waves
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Why Do Women Still Earn Less?
More than 30 years after the feminist movement took hold in North America, women continue to battle for pay equality in the workplace. But the situation is getting worse.
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Women's Panties: How Sexy Lingerie Can Objectify Women
Ever wonder about the connection between panties and the arena of human relations? Sit back and take a peek!
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Anna Karenina: Themes
The story of Levin, Kitty, Anna, Vronsky, Karenin, and Dolly, by one of the greatest Russian writers, is one of the world's most famous novels.
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Ben Barry: Fashioning Reality
24-year-old Ben Barry, founder of the Ben Barry Agency, rewrites the fashion industry's rules of beauty with a new paradigm including models of all sizes, ages, and races
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Career Women Find Balancing Hard
A trend in women's change in attitude to work and home life roles has launched as more and more women begin to feel the stress and exhaustion playing multiple roles.
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