SOAN 2400 Chapter 33: Chapter 33.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology and Anthropology
• Course: SOAN 2400
• Professor: c

Document Summary

Feminism and young women: still alive and kicking. Feminists have always expressed their desire for social, political, economic and cultural change in a variety of milieus. Feminists have never followed a unified political ideology. It has revolved over time as the intricacies of women"s positions in society have changed. In the very recent past, reports have brought forward the arrival of the next generation of feminists: self-proclaimed dissidents" who herald the coming of feminism"s last breath. These new waves of feminists are basically saying women have made it, get over it". Amy friedman has claimed she is uncomfortable with identifying with this new wave of feminists whom have not retained the sacredness of the personal. She believes they have lost sight of feminism"s original goals. As far as future strategies are concerned, friedman and other women"s studies graduates believe tolerance and flexibility are key elements for the women"s movement.