Week 5 - Feminism and Women's Movement

These flashcards cover key concepts, figures, and movements within feminism and the women's rights movement, important for understanding the historical context and evolution of feminist thought.

International Women's Day

A day observed on March 8, focusing on promoting women's political and social awareness based on human rights and celebrating women's accomplishments.

Clara Zetkin

A leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany who proposed March 8 be commemorated as International Women's Day at the International Socialist Women's Conference in 1910.

Intersectionality

A concept used in feminist discourse to recognize the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of disadvantage.

First Wave Feminism

The period focused on legal issues, primarily suffrage and property rights, mostly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Second Wave Feminism

The movement that expanded into the social sphere, seeking workplace equality, reproductive rights, and challenging traditional gender roles during the 1960s-1980s.

Third Wave Feminism

Emerging in the 1990s, it embraces intersectionality and recognizes diverse experiences of women across different races, classes, and cultures.

Slacktivism

A term that describes seemingly impactful but superficial online campaigns that lack concrete action or commitment toward meaningful social change.

The #MeToo Movement

A social movement that gained attention in 2017, encouraging individuals to share their experiences of sexual harassment and assault to raise awareness and promote accountability.

Istanbul Convention

A treaty aimed at preventing violence against women and domestic violence, emphasizing comprehensive measures for protection and prosecution.

Patriarchy

A social system where men hold primary power, dominating roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.