Dela Cruz, Mary Grace C.

GEE 001B - Gender and Society

1. Explain the concept of feminism.

It is defined as a philosophy or practice that aims to establish gender
equality and equal rights for men and women, and it is the practice that
aims to express these pursuits. Rather than focusing on biological or
sexual characteristics or roles, feminists recognize individual contributions
to society.

2. Discuss the distinct features of the different waves of Western feminism.

The earliest feminist thinkers in history are not considered part of the
first wave. It alludes to the suffragettes of the late 19th and early 20th
centuries, who led the first long-lasting political campaign in the West to
bring about political equality for women. The first-wavers campaigned
tenaciously for the right to vote over a period of 70 years, marching,
lecturing, protesting, and being arrested, mocked, and subjected to
violence. Despite its racism, the women's movement generated radical
objectives for its participants. First-wave activists pushed for the ability to
own property as well as equal access to education and work, as well as the
right to vote for white women.

Typically, the 1960s until the late 1980s are considered the Second
Wave of feminism. Upon returning home after World War II, women
returned to domestic and parenting duties. Men displaced from the
workforce to join the armed services were now back in the workforce, and
the women sacked were replaced with men. Prior to spreading to other
Western nations, this movement was initially concentrated on the United
States of America. The Second Wave concentrated more on both societal
and personal inequalities, in contrast to the First Wave's primary issue,
which was the suffragette movement for the right to vote.
 Similar to the first and second waves, it is challenging to determine the
exact beginning date of the third wave of the feminist movement. This rise
in support for women's rights is, however, typically interpreted as a reaction
to second wave feminism, which has gained widespread acceptance. The
third wave of women's rights activism began in the 1990s with women's
rights activists wanting a movement that would carry on the work of their
foremothers. These women also sought to establish a mainstream
movement that would address the problems faced by women from various
racial and social origins as well as those who identify as females of a
particular gender.

3. What is intersectionality, and how is it relevant to the Philippine feminist

movement?
The concept of "intersectionality" describes how several types of
prejudice can interact with one another and affect a person's life.
Intersectionality is essential to the movement because it makes the battle
for gender equality inclusive. Using intersectionality helps us all interact
with one another a little more efficiently. We are all united in our goal for
equality, despite the fact that everyone of us may have experienced
discrimination and gender inequality in a different way.

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