GENDER IN THE LIGHT OF THE

HISTORY OF FEMINIST THEORY

Jimena Baños
 INDEX 05
3rd wave of feminism:
01 Intersectionality and Diversity
Feminist Theory
02 06
1st wave of feminism: 4th wave of feminism: Online
Suffrage Movement Activism

03 07
2nd wave of feminism: Women’s 5th wave of feminism:
Liberation Movement Global and Trans-Inclusive feminism
04 08
Key concepts Conclusion
 INTRODUCTION TO
FEMINIST THEORY
Feminist theory is a diverse and complex
set of ideologies and movements focused
on advocating for gender equality and
addressing the social, political, and
economic inequalities that women have
faced.
 KEY CONCEPTS IN
FEMINIST THEORY
PATRIARCHY INTERSECTIONALITY GLASS CEILING
Patriarchy is a central Intersectionality examines The "glass ceiling" refers to
concept in feminist theory, how aspects of social and the invisible barriers that
defining the male- political discrimination prevent women from
overlap, particularly with advancing to higher levels
dominated power structure
regard to race, class, and in the workplace.
that underpins societal gender.
institutions and norms.
FIRST WAVE OF FEMINISM:
SUFFRAGE MOMENT
19TH CENTURY
THE FIRST WAVE OF FEMINISM EMERGED IN THE 19TH CENTURY, PRIMARILY
FOCUSING ON WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE AND LEGAL RIGHTS.

SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT
IT WAS A PERIOD CHARACTERIZED BY THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT,
ADVOCATING FOR WOMEN'S RIGHT TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC
AFFAIRS.

KEY FIGURES
PIONEERS SUCH AS SUSAN B. ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH CADY STANTON
PLAYED PIVOTAL ROLES IN THE FIRST WAVE OF FEMINISM.
 SECOND WAVE:
WOMEN’S LIBERATION MOVEMENT
CHALLENGING SOCIAL NORMS
01 The second wave (1960s) was characterized by comprehensive aims to dismantle cultural,
social, and legal norms that perpetuated gender inequality.

REDEFINING WOMEN’S ROLES

02 Women's liberation focused on addressing reproductive rights, domestic violence, and
advocating for equal pay.

LEGACIES OF EMPOWERMENT
03 Shift in societal attitudes toward gender issues and the establishment of numerous
women's rights-focused organizations.
 THIRD WAVE:
INTERSECTIONALITY AND DIVERSITY

INCLUSIVITY AND EMBRACING

INTERSECTIONALITY DIFFERENCES
How gender intersects with race, class, The third wave of feminism promoted
sexuality, and other identities. It sought to the idea that no single feminist
address the experiences of women from ideology can represent all women and
diverse backgrounds. highlighted the importance of
embracing diverse perspectives.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVISM
Emphasizing the importance of
solidarity and cooperation on a
global scale
ONLINE EMPOWERMENT
RISE OF ONLINE ACTIVISM, WITH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SERVING AS POWERFUL
TOOLS FOR WOMEN

#METOO MOVEMENT
ORIGINATING ON TWITTER, LED TO A GLOBAL DIALOGUE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AND
HARASSMENT, CATALYZING CHANGE IN LEGISLATION AND CORPORATE PRACTICES.

IMPACTFUL SOLIDARITY
THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, SURVIVORS FOUND UNPRECEDENTED SOLIDARITY, AND
PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS ON ISSUES OF CONSENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SYSTEMIC
CHANGE WAS HEIGHTENED, BIRTHING CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS.
 FIFTH WAVE: GLOBAL AND
TRANS-INCLUSIVE FEMINISM
TRANS-INCLUSIVITY
efforts towards trans-inclusive feminism, encouraging
understanding and support for transgender individuals
within feminist movements

GLOBAL SOLIDARITY TECHNOLOGY

importance of unity among feminists worldwide, Advancements in technology have played a vital role in
emphasizing common struggles and advocating for empowering women and facilitating feminist advocacy
human rights on a global scale.
 CONCLUSION
CERTAIN CRITICISMS POINT TO GAPS IN INTERSECTIONAL UNDERSTANDINGS
WITHIN FEMINIST DISCOURSE. HOWEVER, CONTINUED EFFORTS TOWARDS A
FUTURE WHERE GENDER EQUALITY AND JUSTICE ARE FUNDAMENTAL SOCIETAL
NORMS.
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