Thursday 8 November 2012

femenism


Feminism is a social and political movement. It looks at changing the way men and women are seen. It says that women were not treated as equals in the past and feminism is aimed at influencing change. Feminism takes a look at establishing equal opportunities for women in education and employment. In the past woman were not treated in a same way as men even though there is no proven difference in terms of capabilities, power and abilities.
Today we see women in management roles or higher positions unlike in the past where women were expected to stay at home, look after the kids and cater for their husbands. Women are now able to do most things that men can do.  The Feminist theory, which surfaced from these feminist movements, aims to understand the nature of gender inequality by looking at women’s social roles and lived experience; it has developed theories in a variety of disciplines in order to respond to issues such as the social construction of sex and gender. Some earlier forms of feminism have been criticized for taking into account only white, middle class, educated perspectives.
 Additionally Feminist campaigns have changed societies, particularly in the West, by achieving women's suffrage, gender neutrality in English, equal pay for women, reproductive rights for women including access to contraceptives and abortion, and the right to enter into contracts and own property. Feminists have worked to protect women and girls from domestic violence, sexual harassment, and assault, They have also advocated for workplace rights, including maternity leave, and against forms of women Feminism is mainly focused on women's issues, but because feminism seeks gender equality, some feminists argue that men's liberation is a necessary part of feminism, and that men are also harmed by sexism and gender roles. Science fiction and fantasy serve as important vehicles for feminist thought, particularly as bridges between theory and practice. Feminist science fiction is sometimes taught at the university level to explore the role of social constructs in understanding gender. The feminist movement produced both feminist fiction and nonfiction, and created new interest in women's writing. It also prompted a general reevaluation of women's historical. Feminist movements promote gender equality and oppose the perpetuation of gender discrimination in economic, political, legal, and social structures. Feminist ideals also inspired a series of Women's World Fairs where women exhibited their achievements in the arts, literature, science, and industry. The fairs showcased women's accomplishments, but they also served as a venue in which women could inform each other about careers and jobs. Feminist collectives, some of them lesbian or at least closed to men, and periodicals also come into sight.

Though I should share something I learnt in the communication science class




                                         

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