entire argument is based on a gross mischaracterization of what the feminist movement’s goals and strategies are‚ and on top of that‚ there are numerous logical missteps throughout your argument. I hope in this letter to address these mischaracterizations of the feminist movement and to refute some truths you asserted that I believe are not as universal as you claim. First‚ let us address the mischaracterization of the feminist movement. The base of your argument relies on what you claim are the
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Feminists‚ Abolitionists‚ and Democracy The framework of America’s government was forged in the spirit of democracy. The founding fathers envisioned a nation of free and equal persons and a country where everyone had a voice in the decision-making process. However‚ it soon became evident that not all people had a voice or even equal rights. Two groups excluded from government were women and African-Americans. These groups rose up to declare their rights to equality and freedom under the law. The
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period‚ is still so widely appreciated. I remember quite clearly how I was totally shocked while for first time I read the great words by Mr. Ku Hung-Ming. The collection of his articles‚ named “The Spirit of the Chinese People” is one of his very magnum opuses --a pure attempt to interpret the spirit and show the value of Chinese civilization. The special emphasis was laid on the type of humanity the Chinese civilization has produced‚ namely the man and woman‚ the type of human beings‚ the personality
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possibly wealth‚ instead of just fulfilling creation. Jesus died on the cross to save sinners‚ but Jesus also serves as a light to the Holy City. Some people look at Jesus dying on the Cross and think it is about them. However‚ the main purpose was for the salvation and redemption of the current city. The ultimate goal is transform everything into the present into the Holy City standards. What Mouw refers to when he is talking about actively waiting is the transformation of culture. The current age is
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Intersectionality as a concept was introduced to feminist theory in order to deal with the various forms of interrelated classes such as disability‚ race/ethnicity‚ religion‚ gender and social class (Shaw‚ Chan and McMahon‚ 2012:83). Furthermore‚ intersectionality was defined by Kimberle Crenshaw (1999) in trying to understand the various oppressions of race/ethnicity‚ gender and social class as experienced by African women. Wendell (1996:70) is of the opinion that living with a disability is not
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exercise feminist curiosity It is time to raise the awareness that the peculiar situation and conditions of women cannot be taken for granted anymore. Women’s experiences need to be given public attention. Using the women as weeders scenario as an example‚ a feminist curious person would begin to ask why is it that it is only women who weed. Though not very explicitly‚ the little child who asked the Dad about why is it that it is only women who do the weeding is an example of feminist curiosity
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Why do these hurtful stereotypes have to dictate the way we live our lives? Shouldn’t we all just act more like feminists and not advocate for gender roles? Unfortunately‚ many people would say no. They wouldn’t become a feminist because feminism itself has many stereotypes associated with it that would deter people from supporting it. In her book‚ Adichie said‚ “...That word feminist is so heavy with baggage‚ negative baggage: you hate men‚ you hate bras‚ you hate African culture‚ you think women
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The Spirits Scream is a current art exhibition which will be held from the 4th of March to the 11th of March. This one week exhibition located in The Sydney National art gallery‚ is open to audience of all ages; teachers‚ students and members of public. The aim of the curator; Nandita Jagota‚ is to express the intense emotional connection that artists have manipulated through their art making practise‚ whilst inspiring the audience to self express their own voice. The art exhibition contains the
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Intersectionality is a feminist framework that strives to illuminate the relevance of social location in relation with practices of discrimination and inequality. Basu states the roots of intersectionality originate from the issues of non-inclusive feminism—the beginning of women’s rights in the Western world only included white‚ middle class women while continuing to oppress these marginalized groups (Basu‚ 1995). Through systems of discrimination such as racism and colonialism‚ certain people face
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Mental Health Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett’s book‚ The Spirit level‚ chapter five talks about how income inequality creates more mental health issues in society. Chapter five starts out with Wilkinson stating‚ “One in ten between the ages of 5 and 16 - are estimated to be mentally ill” (63). This just explains that some kids are estimated to struggle with some kind of mental illness. This is a pretty scary statistics on how this can contribute to economic inequality. In another survey it reveals
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