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Feminism
Advocates for the equal status of women in cultural, political, social, and economic spheres.
First Wave Feminism
Focused on women's suffrage and rights to own property.
Suffragettes
Women who fought for the right to vote.
Person’s Case
Involved the Famous Five advocating for women to be recognized as persons by law.
Second Wave Feminism (1950s - 1980s)
Centered on equal opportunity, pay, reproductive rights, and addressing issues of disparity.
Gender pay gap
Women earn $0.77 for every $1 made by men.
Violence against women
35% of women have experienced violence.
#MeToo movement
A movement addressing sexual harassment and violence.
Affirmative action
Policies to bring women into the workplace.
Post-modernism
Rejects the idea that a single set of ideas can dominate cultural and gender differences.
Modernism
Emphasizes science, knowledge, freedom, and rational thinking.
Critique of Postmodernism
It can be seen as a rejection of common sense and common ground.
Disparity issues
Includes economic and social inequalities faced by women.
Maternity/paternity leave
Reflects the evolution of social norms regarding parental roles.
Legal penalties for inequality
Gender equality is driven by legislation with penalties for non-compliance.
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