Feminism, Culture, and Conflict Communication

Flashcards on Feminism, Culture, and Conflict Communication

Liberal Feminism

Inclusion of women within existing structures; belief that 'Women can do anything men can do.'

Social Feminism

Focuses on patriarchy's link to capitalist exploitation of women’s labor and the environment; emphasizes economic independence.

Radical Feminism

Seeks to dismantle patriarchal structures; focuses on women’s sexualization, objectification, and dehumanization.

First Wave Feminism

Focused on voting rights, economic independence, education access, and political equality (1840s–1940s).

Second Wave Feminism

Addressed sexual liberation, reproductive rights, economic equity, and protection from violence and discrimination (1949–1970s).

Third Wave Feminism

Emphasizes inclusivity (race, class, gender/sexuality), coalition-building, and challenging internalized patriarchy (1990s–Present).

Fourth Wave Feminism

Potential wave defined by tech and social media activism, digital safety, and evolving gender conversations.

Traditional Masculinity

Traits often associated include being strong, a provider, and independent.

Culture

Shared values, beliefs, and attitudes that are learned, pervasive, and guide behavior.

Rape Culture

An environment where rape is normalized, trivialized, and seen as inevitable.

Victim-Blaming

Holding victims of a crime responsible for what happened to them.

Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model

A model that includes five conflict styles: Competing, Collaborating, Avoiding, Accommodating, and Compromising.

Competing (Conflict Style)

High assertiveness, low cooperation; win/lose mindset.

Collaborating (Conflict Style)

High assertiveness and cooperation; aims for win-win.

Accommodating (Conflict Style)

Low assertiveness, high cooperation; prioritize others' needs.

Compromising

Medium assertiveness/cooperation; both sides give up a little.

Gender Violence

Violation based on gender identity, sexual orientation, or place in male-dominated systems.