Feminism
by
 
Dziedzic, Nancy G.

Title
Feminism

Author
Dziedzic, Nancy G.

ISBN
9780737754407
 
9780737754414

Publication Information
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2012.

Physical Description
238 p. ; 24 cm.

Series
Opposing viewpoints
 
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)

Contents
What is the state of feminism in the twenty-first century? Feminism is overlooked but should be championed / Feminism is irrelevant in the twenty-first century / Lift ans separate : why is feminism still so divisive? / Feminism is being distorted and destroyed by conservative Christians / Feminism should expand and emphasize social justice rather than gender politics / Feminism should be replaced by an inclusive movement promoting women's causes / How have recent political contests impacted American feminism? The prominence of women candidates has permanently altered American politics and feminism / Women's rights are compromised when female candidates reject feminism / There is a feminist bias for gender advancement over racial equality / The feminist reawakening^^
 
The Tea Party's alternative brand of feminism engages women / Conservative feminists' impact on American politics is questionable / What role does religion play in feminism? Islamic feminism promotes gender equality and religious identity / Western feminism ignores the abuse of women under Islamic law / Traditional evangelical Christian doctrine advocates gender equality and social justice / Fundamentalist Christian patriarchy endangers women and children / Christian dogma obstructs the self-determination of African American women / Feminism disparages and contradicts Orthodox Judaism's roles for women / Feminism and Orthodox Judaism are compatible / There is a feminist bias for gender advancement over racial equality / The feminist reawakening^^
 
How are sexuality and reproductive rights affected by feminism? Feminism should promote reproductive justice as a human rights issue / Feminists for Life fails to support women's rights and interests / Young women embrace Feminists for Life's antiabortion agenda as empowering / SlutWalks discourage sexual violence by demanding sexual freedom / SlutWalks demean women and encourage sexual objectification

Abstract
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate the state of feminism in the twenty-first century, how recent political contests have impacted American feminism, and the role that religion plays in feminism.

Subject Term
Feminism.
 
Women's rights.

Added Author
Dziedzic, Nancy G.

Electronic Access
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1516/2011047669-d.html


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