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Liberal Feminism

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The Rise of Neoliberal Feminism

Catherine Rottenberg (2018)

A critical examination of how neoliberalism has co-opted feminist discourse, transforming it from a collective movement for social justice into an individualized pursuit of personal empowerment that serves corporate interests while abandoning the vast majority of women.

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The Feminine Mystique

Betty Friedan (1963)

A foundational work of the modern feminist movement that profoundly revealed the identity crisis faced by American middle-class women in the mid-20th century, heralded as the spark that ignited the second wave of feminism.

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stop denying women their autonomy.

oliSUNvia

• 2 years ago

In this video essay, oliSUNvia critiques the cultural backlash against 'choice feminism' and the rise of stay-at-home girlfriend discourse. She argues that autonomy must include the right to make non-normative or traditionally feminine choices without being dismissed as brainwashed or anti-feminist. Through nuanced commentary and community responses, the video explores the tension between agency, internalized norms, and feminist respect for individual paths.

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We Should All Be Feminists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• 12 years ago

In this famous TEDxEuston talk, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her personal insights and definition of feminism. Through personal stories and observations, she reveals gender inequality and the negative effects traditional gender roles have on both men and women. The speech deeply explores gender injustices in society, calls for changing the way boys and girls are raised, and emphasizes that culture is created by people and therefore can be changed to achieve true gender equality.

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Not Your Average Feminist

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Amanda Elliott & Sarah Curran

• 3 weeks ago

Not Your Average Feminist is a podcast hosted by Amanda Elliott and Sarah Curran, exploring contemporary gender and political issues from a conservative feminist perspective. The show critiques mainstream feminism's progressive policy positions, emphasizing personal responsibility, traditional values, and free market logic. Content covers Supreme Court hearings, transgender movement, Equal Pay Day, workplace culture, and media event commentary, with a sharp, satirical style that has certain influence among conservative female audiences. With a Spotify rating of 5.0 (3 reviews), it positions itself as an alternative feminist voice.

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An Overview on the Feminism and Its Categories

Haradhan Kumar Mohajan • September 1, 2022

This paper offers a comprehensive overview of feminism’s historical development, ideological foundations, and categorical variants. Mohajan traces the evolution of feminist thought from early movements to contemporary debates, highlighting key challenges and future directions for global gender justice.

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Rethinking the Public Sphere: A Contribution to the Critique of Actually Existing Democracy

Nancy Fraser • January 1, 1990

This groundbreaking 1990 essay provides a feminist critique of Habermas's theory of the public sphere. Fraser introduces the concept of 'subaltern counterpublics' to reveal the exclusionary nature of the bourgeois public sphere, arguing for the necessity of multiple publics and offering a new theoretical framework for understanding democratic participation and social justice.

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