Myth or Fact
Feminism= women are superior?
Myth- Feminism says women are better than men
What is Feminism?
Social/political movement for equal rights for all genders
First wave focus
Legal rights: voting, education, property
What is Liberal Feminism's focus?
Equal opportunities, rights, and fair treatment
What is Jane Eyre about?
Women's independence and self-respect
Goal= equal rights
Fact- feminism fights for equal rights for all gender
What is feminist literary criticism?
Analyzing how gender is shown in stories
When was the Second Wave?
1960s - 1980s
What is Radical Feminism's focus?
How the patriarchal system controls women's lives
What is Little Women's message?
Women can have dreams beyond marriage
Helps only women?
Myth- Feminism benefits only women
What is Patriarchy?
System where men hold most power and authority
What was new in the third wave?
Include voices of all women, diverse backgrounds
What is cultural Feminism's focus?
Women's unique strengths, values, and experiences
What is Handmaid's Tale about?
Extreme patriarchy and lost women's rights
Hates all men
Myth- Feminism opposes all men
What is Sexism?
Unfair treatment based on gender
What does the Fourth Wave cover?
Social media, digital works, consent, online harassment
What is Marxist/Socialist Feminism's focus?
How class and money shape women's struggles
What is Elizabeth Bennet's choice?
Women choosing marriage for respect, not survival
Challenges unfair systems?
Fact- Feminism challenges unfair roles, not people
What do we explore in feminist reading?
Women's voices, experiences, and roles
Which wave fought for women's right to vote?
First Wave
What is Intersectional Feminism's Focus?
How race, religion, disability, class affect women
What book did Lualbhati Bautista write?
Dekada '70