Feminism

Google definition of Feminism

 

ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/

noun

noun: feminism

1. the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.

   synonyms:

   the women's movement, the feminist movement, women's liberation, female emancipation, women's rights;

 

 

 There are different types of feminism.

Radical Feminism:

All things are blamed on men, women's oppression comes from women being categorised as an inferior class to the class of men on the basis of gender. The aim of being a radical feminist is to destroy this sex-class system. Radical feminists focus on the roots of male domination and claims that all forms of oppression are extensions of male supremacy. Example;The Suffragettes

 
 
Marxist Feminism:
The Marxist theory ties capitalism into feminism, by saying because of the capitalist society we live in gives rise to economic inequality, dependence, political confusion and ultimately unhealthy social relations between men and women is the root of women's oppression.

Example; Margaret Thatcher  



Dual-Systems Theory:

The dual systems theory argues there are 2 systems of oppression: capitalism and patriarchy. The main axis of exploitation in capitalism is class, and the main axis of oppression in patriarchy is sex/gender.

Example; Rihanna

Post-Modern Feminism:

Differences are to be celebrated. Females are to see their gender as an advantage and to use this to their advantage.

Example; Madonna










My lead female will have strong feminist attitude which will be portrayed by her independence and dancing in the video.