Feminism and Related Concepts

Flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and notable figures related to feminism and social justice.

Feminism

A movement fighting against sexism that benefits all genders.

Patriarchy

A system in which men hold most power and women are treated as less important.

Second Wave Feminism

A period focused on workplace equality, reproductive rights, and challenging cultural norms.

Reproductive rights

Legal access for women to birth control and abortion.

Cultural norms

Traditional expectations about gender roles and behaviors.

Medical racism

Unfair treatment of people of color in healthcare.

Implicit bias

Unconscious stereotypes that affect decisions and behavior.

Eugenics

A set of beliefs aimed at improving the genetic quality of a population.

Personal is political

The idea that personal experiences are connected to larger social and political issues.

Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide.

Griswold v. Connecticut

A Supreme Court case that allowed married couples to access birth control.

Eisenstadt v. Baird

A Supreme Court case that allowed unmarried individuals access to birth control.

Black Feminist Thought

A perspective emphasizing the intersection of race and gender in feminism.

Reproductive justice

The right to have children, not have children, and raise children safely.

The Politics of Difference

A concept that argues feminism must acknowledge and include racial differences.

Dehumanization

Treating individuals as less than human, often justifying harm against them.

Personal stories

A form of evidence used in feminist rhetoric that highlights individual experiences and emotions.