Overview Study Guide #6 (the last one!) Feminist Activism Feminist Change Feminist Panel- 6:00 p.m. –Sophie Brion, The Women’s Fund –Serena Cruz, Planned Parenthood and FIU –Jill Hernandez, MOCA Women on the Rise

Feminism A transformational politic (Suzanne Pharr) –Change –Personal and societal –Oppositional –Political work that changes the hearts and minds of people –Supports personal and group growth –Is based on a vision of a society where people are supported by institutions and communities to live their best lives

Feminism  “Feminism requires an expansion of the self”  Hooks- “Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation and oppression”  Why does Michael Kimmel use the term profeminist men?  Anti-sexism, anti-oppression

Fear of Feminism “Fear of feminism is not a fear of gender but rather a fear of politics” Homophobia Backlash Postfeminism Many see violence, discrimination etc. but are unwilling to “trace out its consequences and to understand it’s complexities”

Social Change- Two Models Liberal- a piece of the pie –Add women and stir –Change from within- education, law, politics –Inequality is located in barriers to inclusion and advancement Radical- a new pie –A new foundation, change from without –Transform the system –Different value, organizational, ethical structures –Women’s studies, lesbian separatists

Feminist Activism Political action- voting, running for office Law and policy Picketing Art Education Consciousness-raising Non-profit Writing What you buy, wear, eat “Your revolution happens with big realizations and small actions”

Panel on Feminist Activism Are you a feminist? What does that mean to you? How do you define activism? How did you get involved in activism? What are the joys of feminist work? The hardships? How do you blend your personal and political lives?