Expressions of American Feminism

Expressions of American Feminism

In this course, we have studied various expressions of American feminism, from the First to the Third Wave, and some aspects of international feminism in China and the Muslim World. Write your final essay (4-6 pages) exploring the different expressions of feminism as presented in the texts and in readings.  Attempt explanations for similarities and differences in these expressions wherever possible and, of course, attempt to explain the actual origins of feminisms.

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Expressions of American Feminism

            The terminology ‘feminist’ was coined in the late nineteenth century in France then the Netherlands in 1872, where it was referred to as feminisme or les féministes. It was then introduced to the United States and was popularly referenced in the wake of the 1960s women’s movement i.e. the beginning of wave two. Feminism was a key contributor to the history as well as the culture of the U.S. As the 1800s were coming to an end, women strived to be heard and earn the right of voting. In the subsequent century, the feminist focus was……………….

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