Feminism Vs Third Wave Feminism
This isn’t authentically feminism.
Being an advocate for women's rights and fighting for equality are two factors that if they apply, you may consider yourself a feminist. Third wave feminism is fighting for causes that may deny or hinder your privilege, whether you are aware or unaware. If that term could apply to you, you may want to reconsider. Are you really a feminist or a third wave feminist?
The thought of feminism was a substantial idea in the beginning, although It developed a number of issues going forward. The beginning of feminism was many women wanting to show that they didn’t only belong in the kitchen. In the early movement, the primary focus of feminism was obtaining women the right to vote. Rapidly the idea became increasing …show more content…
Woman wanting to go out and get jobs was a gigantic step forward, yet only one major problem. It was primarily an issue for White privileged women, Many women of other cultures had been doing those positions for years. (Return Of The kings, 8167) In it’s history, feminism has been a form of woman gathering in a movement to help put an end to mutual suffrage among themselves. "The first time we see a woman take up her pen in defense of her sex" was Christine de Pizan who wrote Epitre au Dieu d'Amour (Epistle to the God of Love) in the 15th century. (Simone de Beauvoir.) (Gender.ca water-info)
Equality was the original goal of feminism, yet third wave feminism has turned into reverse sexism. It’s overall unacceptable for men to speak about women in a similar sense that women speak of men. Reverse sexism is not as public as sexism yet it exists in the same way. The wage gap is an issue, yet men are being overlooked for female designated positions. Third wave feminism has turned the workforce into a place where your gender and physical appearance are a substantial reason to overlook your abilities. (Relating To …show more content…
“In 92 percent of custody cases, women receive custody of children in divorce and illegitimacy, and men in only 4 percent of cases”, “Men are given sentences that are 63 percent higher than women’s sentencing for the same crimes.” (nscurrent.nova) Sexism towards men in the legal system is an open and serious issue. If you brought it up to a third wave feminist they would most likely be able to tell you at least double the arguments about why they shouldn’t have to wear a shirt than arguments about the thousands of amazing fathers who can’t see their children because of their gender.
Being an advocate for women's rights and fighting for equality are two factors that if they apply, you may consider yourself a feminist. Third wave feminism is fighting for causes that may deny or hinder your privilege, whether you are aware or unaware. If that term could apply to you, you may want to reconsider. Are you really a feminist or a third wave feminist?
The thought of feminism was a substantial idea in the beginning, although It developed a number of issues going forward. The beginning of feminism was many women wanting to show that they didn’t only belong in the kitchen. In the early movement, the primary focus of feminism was obtaining women the right to vote. Rapidly the idea became increasing …show more content…
Woman wanting to go out and get jobs was a gigantic step forward, yet only one major problem. It was primarily an issue for White privileged women, Many women of other cultures had been doing those positions for years. (Return Of The kings, 8167) In it’s history, feminism has been a form of woman gathering in a movement to help put an end to mutual suffrage among themselves. "The first time we see a woman take up her pen in defense of her sex" was Christine de Pizan who wrote Epitre au Dieu d'Amour (Epistle to the God of Love) in the 15th century. (Simone de Beauvoir.) (Gender.ca water-info)
Equality was the original goal of feminism, yet third wave feminism has turned into reverse sexism. It’s overall unacceptable for men to speak about women in a similar sense that women speak of men. Reverse sexism is not as public as sexism yet it exists in the same way. The wage gap is an issue, yet men are being overlooked for female designated positions. Third wave feminism has turned the workforce into a place where your gender and physical appearance are a substantial reason to overlook your abilities. (Relating To …show more content…
“In 92 percent of custody cases, women receive custody of children in divorce and illegitimacy, and men in only 4 percent of cases”, “Men are given sentences that are 63 percent higher than women’s sentencing for the same crimes.” (nscurrent.nova) Sexism towards men in the legal system is an open and serious issue. If you brought it up to a third wave feminist they would most likely be able to tell you at least double the arguments about why they shouldn’t have to wear a shirt than arguments about the thousands of amazing fathers who can’t see their children because of their gender.