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Feminism and American Women Writers of the 20th Century

Feminism and American Women Writers of the 20th Century. Structure. Introduction 1. History of Feminism 1.1.Origins 1.2.Principles 2. Women`s Rights Movement 2.1.The National Women`s Trade Union League of America 2.2.The National Organization for Women

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Feminism and American Women Writers of the 20th Century

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  1. Feminism and American Women Writers of the 20th Century

  2. Structure Introduction 1. History of Feminism 1.1.Origins 1.2.Principles 2. Women`s Rights Movement 2.1.The National Women`s Trade Union League of America 2.2.The National Organization for Women 2.3.The Third World Women`s Alliance 2.4.The Daughters of Bilitis 3. Famous Feminist Women Writers 3.1.Toni Morrison 3.2.Kathryn Stockett 3.3.Betty Friedan 3.4.Phyllis Schlafly Conclusion Bibliography

  3. First chapter:History of Feminism • history and fundamental ideas of female rights and the complexity of the idea of feminism and what feminism really stands for. • themes explored in feminist theory include discrimination, stereotyping, objectification, oppression and patriarchy

  4. feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment

  5. Second chapter: Women`s Rights Movement • The National Women`s Trade Union League of America • was founded in Boston in 1903 as a coalition of working-class women, professional reformers, and women from wealthy and prominent families • The National Organization for Women • was founded in 1966 by Betty Friedan, and promotes equal rights for women

  6. The Third World Women`s Alliance (TWWA) • is a civil rights organization allied in 1971 • The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) • was the world’s first organization committed to lesbian visibility and empowerment

  7. Third chapter: Famous Feminist Women Writers • Toni Morrison • is an American novelist, editor, and professor • Among her best known novels are The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon and Beloved • Kathryn Stockett • is known for her 2009 debut novel, The Help

  8. Betty Friedan • was an American writer, activist, and feminist • her 1963 book The Feminine Mystique is often credited with sparking the "second wave“ • Phyllis Schlafly • is an American constitutional lawyer, conservative activist, author, and founder of the Eagle Forum

  9. Conclusion • Feminism and American Women Writers of the 20th century represent a huge step in defining the true form of the American democracy

  10. Bibliography • Berlet, Chip, and Matthew N. Lyons. Right–Wing Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort. New York: Guilford Press, 2000. Print. • Calkin, Jessamy. The maid's tale: Kathryn Stockett examines slavery and racism in America's Deep South. London: The Daily Telegraph, 2009. Print. • Kolbert, Elizabeth. Firebrand: Phyllis Schlafly and the Conservative Revolution. New York: The New Yorker 81, 2005. Print.

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