The Radical Revolution

In the world today, women have a say in what they want to do and things that they desire to do. Back in the day, before the 1800’s, women had to be submissive to their male counterparts and do according to what was required of them. In the end, this led to the demeaning of the woman and the concept that women were inferior to men. Even though this concept and perception changed, there have been some countries and regions of the world that have not yet recognized the equality that women deserve. Such areas do not allow women to vote, attend school, have a say in the community, and the women are at the mercy of their husbands, fathers or male superiors (Hartmann, Susan M).

Women rights movement’s dates back to the nineteenth century as the female gender was seeking to have a place in the society where they have their rights and entitlement fairly given to them. It was instigated by the fact that the male population by making them feel as less beings in the society. This is because they were not entitled to having their views brought out. However, in the 1970’s efforts to secure equal rights for women by eradicating gender discrimination put by institution, laws and various behavioural pattern meet serious activism (Barrett. 2014). The reforms enjoyed currently concerning women empowerment is as a result of all the atrocities that they went through at this time. It is, therefore, evident to say that the challenges faced by women in the 1970’s rights movement gave birth to new opportunities such as coming up with severe laws on gender discrimination, pushed for the Title IX law and defining rape as a crime.

America has always been a hodge-podge of a multitude of different cultures from around the world, somehow settling into a new sort of culture all its own. Whether that new culture transformed into a sort of “cultural mosaic” of the diverse cultures or a “melting pot,” meaning one American culture to assimilate into, has been widely contested for generations. Almost a century ago, Theodore Roosevelt notes some Revolutionary War-era immigrants as being “the best immigrants we have ever received; sooner than any other, and more completely, they became American in speech, conviction, and thought,” (“American Ideals” 683). Meanwhile, another Revolutionary hero for America, Marquis de Lafayette, was thoroughly French and helped in their Revolution after helping the United States come to be, and is still widely lauded as being a great officer and leader in the American Revolution. The argument still stands today, but one of the most notable times of its dispute was during, and just prior to, the Civil Rights movement. Some twentieth century African American writers celebrated diversity, while others advocate for national assimilation. Contemporary writer, Amy Tan, aligns herself more with the side of cultural assimilation.

Throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s, Women’s rights shifted constantly. The years after the war, in which included the time between 1950 and 1960, were the defining moments that would eventually lead to increased Women’s rights in America. Immediately after the end World War two in 1945, men returning from war were interested in securing their past jobs. Because of this landmark decision, millions of women, who had been doing the men's work while they were at war, now were left penniless. the transformation of 1950’s women into feminists who looked for female self government; The most important points of the change in women’s rights between 1950 and 1960 is to understand how these housewives said no to all that was supposedly ideal and perfect, and started the fight for a better future, for a society that accepts women that live for their emancipation and individuality.

By the close of the Revolution, the economic status quo of American society had been completely upended, presenting a radically different picture than was present before the Revolution. This is not to say that things being radically different meant that they were immediately made perfect or did not present the colonies with a whole new set of challenges. However, there was no question that breaking away from Britain and the restrictions they placed on American trade created a new economic environment in the colonies. Instead of trade be funneled through Britain and being constrained by acts like the Townshend Duties, the Tea Act and the Boston Port Act, the colonies were now free to develop their own trading relationships and markets. Expansion

Since before time, women have always had less power compared to men. Men have always been the ones who have had the power to make decisions, the power to incorporate new ideas, and have a powerful role within society. Unfortunately, in some countries, women are not valued enough nor respected. There have been many cases within some cultures that women live a life of misery because they don’t have freedom. However, in some countries women have gained the right to have the same power and freedom of a male. Many of these freedoms have to do with having a political role within society or having a role that empowers them. One of these roles is to be in the front line during

Not only do they want to fight ISIS, they want an equal society, one that is denied under ISIS rule. These women are guided by social feminism as they are putting into practise women’s liberation from oppression economically, socially and politically. The Kurdish women’s motivation comes from the realisation that they would only lead secure and equal lives if they resisted the oppressive ISIS. By defending and liberating their communities, these fighters are liberating themselves from a life of fear, inequality and

There have been revolutions which were dominated by important personalities, creating personalist regimes. Revolutionary leaders including Napoleon Bonaparte, Vladimir Lenin, and Fidel Castro have been both an embodiment of revolutionary ideas and an antithesis to many of the original ideals of their respective revolutions.

Sisters, daughters, mothers, wives — women make up half the world’s population, and their rights or lack thereof have dominated much of the political debate in the past hundred years. Whether it be suffrage, freedom from sexual violence, corporate equity and fair wages, abortion, or access to education, every nation has to grapple with freedom and equality in the arena of gender. The 20th century and early years the 21st have seen enormous advancements for women in the west, but stagnation in much of the Middle East and Africa. Iran, in particular, has implemented policies that have regressed the rights of women, while the United Kingdom has achieved steady legal egalitarianism and social progress.

Women’s rights and equality have been the topic of discussion for decades now and to this day women are still experience misogynistic actions against them recreationally and in the workplace. Currently in western society women have the same amount of rights as men but in different country’s and religious they still treat and act as if women are inferior. To this day equality for women is still developing and the spark that caused this to develop was the woman’s march during the French Revolution. The French revolution was a big step for the rights of man but an even bigger step in

The role of women in history has changed dramatically over time, especially in the past century. Most of the time, she is presented as a victim of society, helpless and hopeless. Blamed and accused of being the root of all the problems. She is often sidelined because of being a confused being, not knowing what she wants and at the same time, she is the center of attention and the subject of man’s fantasy (the male gaze). History is full of evidence and stories of violence against women, who are subject to the cruel tortures in the male dominate society. It was not until the 20th century when women got the right to vote after several years of protests and movements. It is of great interest to me to notice, observe and analyze what the role

Further insights into the relevance of the presence of role of women in the society are Paola Giuliano. In the article: The role of women in society; from Preindustrial to Modern times, she distinguishes the role of women from time immemorial. They have often been poised to take up the lighter roles in life, while males have been entrusted with the greater responsibilities. This collaborates with the sentiments of Barnett and Hyde that women have been looked down upon by their incapability to handle masculine jobs and positions. Naila Kabeer is another author who sturdily supports gender equality. The author speaks out on the need for women empowerment if at all the millennium development goals are to be achieved. In his works, he expresses

Through this written piece of work, I want to examine the ways in which the dominant ideas of gender and war, from a Feminist perspective. I will be contributing an understanding to the role of the Kurdish female fighters in the field of war and politics, that have broken the taboos of gender roles within the community, and the national movement. The concept of gender, war, and conflict has lightened the issue of women in war. The image of war is associated to masculinity, and in many cases women are not welcomes in the field of war, as “she is exposed as a victim of war by drawing the idea of women being helpless (Sjoberg, 2014, p. 10).” Laura Sjoberg; Gender, War, and Conflict, states that “war-making and war-fighting have been traditionally

Social movement of women liberation toward equal rights and independence has been a big subject in human history. It happens not only in Europe but also all over the world. Though making progress, this movement has been advancing slowly and encountered backslashes from time to time. Maybe there is something deeply hidden which the society has not figured out yet, even women themselves. What do women want, freedom or good life? Most of the time, they are not necessarily the same thing.

People tend to change after a significant event or experience impacts them. For some, it can be the change of family dynamics or their development as a student which alters their way of living. In my case, the discovery of a radical movement called feminism has left a huge influence in my life. Feminism, or the women’s movement, is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. Before feminism, my life was full of body negativity and ignorance of the patriarchal society, but after a major breakthrough I became an equal rights advocate and an open minded person which progressed my human capital.