Theories Of Third Wave Feminism

First wave feminism focused on securing suffrage, and second wave feminism focused on legitimacy and sisterhood. Common criticisms of first and second wave feminism are that the movements were ableist, classist, homophobic, racist, transphobic, etc. For example, the first women’s studies programs focused on white women and ignored women of colour. In addition, queer studies programs were seen as threatening lesbian studies programs; although lesbian studies excluded bisexual women, transgender women, etc. Third wave feminism differs from the previous waves as it has a greater focus on intersectionality; the interconnectedness between social categorizations such as race, gender, and sexuality. However, there are many third wave feminists who