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Global and Ethnic Studies

Republican Motherhood

The belief that women should be responsible for raising and educating children in a manner that instills republican values such as self-control and loyalty.

Cult of Domesticity

A 19th-century ideology that prescribed women's roles as homemakers and emphasized virtues such as piety, purity, and submissiveness.

Southern Belle

A term referring to a young woman of the American South who is known for her polished appearance, poise, and dependence on social rules.

Temperance Movement

A social movement advocating for the reduction or prohibition of alcohol consumption, particularly to protect women and families from the effects of addiction.

Seneca Falls Convention

An 1848 gathering that marked the beginning of the women’s rights movement in the U.S., where the Declaration of Sentiments was signed.

Declaration of Sentiments

A document that outlines grievances and demands for equal rights for women, modeled after the Declaration of Independence.

First Wave Feminism

The movement for women's rights that occurred from the 19th to early 20th century, focusing mainly on suffrage and property rights.

Nineteenth Amendment

The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted women the right to vote, ratified in 1920.

Equal Pay Act of 1963

A federal law aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex.

Roe v. Wade (1973)

A landmark Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide.

Second Wave Feminism

The movement from the 1960s to 1980s that focused on issues like workplace equality, reproductive rights, and challenging traditional gender roles.

Third Wave Feminism

A phase of feminism that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by an emphasis on individuality and diverse experiences of womanhood.

Intersectionality

A framework for understanding how various social identities such as race, gender, and class interact and shape individual experiences of oppression and privilege.

Bechdel Test

An informal test used to evaluate the representation of women in film based on whether a work features at least two named women who talk about something other than a man.

Vito Russo Test

A test that assesses LGBTQ+ representation in film, requiring significant presence of LGBTQ+ characters who are not defined solely by their sexuality.

Female Gaze

The representation and perspective of women looking at the world, in contrast to the male gaze that objectifies women.

Strong Female Character

A character who makes independent decisions, has her own motivations, and drives the plot rather than just reacting to male characters.

Cult of True Womanhood

A social ideology that emphasized defining 'true women' by their domestic roles, personal purity, and piety.

Abolition Movement

The effort to end slavery, in which women played significant roles by advocating against the oppression of enslaved individuals.

Prison Reform Movement

An initiative aimed at improving the conditions and treatment of individuals imprisoned, especially regarding mental health.

Public Speaking for Women

The expansion of women's roles to include public speaking, particularly in religious settings, asserting moral authority.

Betty Friedan

A leading figure in the second wave of feminism, best known for writing 'The Feminine Mystique' which critiqued the role of women in society.

Kimberlé Crenshaw

A scholar who introduced the concept of intersectionality, emphasizing how various forms of discrimination overlap.

#MeToo Movement

A social movement against sexual harassment and assault, emphasizing the prevalence of these issues and supporting victims' voices.

Post-colonial Feminism

A form of feminism that analyzes the intersection of gender and colonial histories, often focusing on the experiences of women in former colonies.

Cultural Division in Feminism

Discussions within feminism about the extent to which biological differences between men and women affect their societal roles.

Women’s Rights Convention

An event where women's rights activists gathered to discuss and promote women's suffrage and other rights.

Activism in the 20-teens

A period characterized by movements like #BLM and #MeToo, employing social media to advocate for BIPOC and LGBTQ rights.

Male Gaze

The representation of women in literature and art from a male perspective, often objectifying women's bodies.

Social Rules for Women

Expectations placed upon women regarding their behavior, appearance, and domestic responsibilities.

A Mary Sue

A character that is overly idealized and lacking in realistic flaws, often seen as unrealistic.

Public Education Movement

The initiative in the 1970s to provide equal education opportunities for boys and girls.