Week #5 Response to Jenai

Suzanne B. said...
Hi Jenai...Like you , I didn't realize how many different definitions there are for "feminism" and "feminist." I just assumed it meant something along the lines of an assertive, perhaps androgynous woman who was seeking equality with men in terms of career opportunities,political aspirations, equal pay for equal work, etc. It was interesting to read about liberal feminists, power feminism, multiracial feminism, the various waves of feminism, and even anti-feminists. Who knew? Also, I thought feminism was a 70's thing, but given the issues that we still encounter as women such as violence, inequalities in earnings, and let's not forget that "second shift" & psychological responsibilities it makes total sense that these groups still have much to work for.
June 13, 2008 11:25 PM