Third-wave Feminism
The first wave of feminism fought for and gained the right for women to vote. The second wave struggled to obtain the right for women to have access and equal opportunity to the workforce, as well as ending of legal sex discrimination. Third-wave feminism's central issues are that of race, social class, and sexuality. Some criticise third-wave feminism as lacking a single cause like getting the vote was for first-wave feminists, although its emphasis on diversity can be seen as the single main issue for third-wave feminism.
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“It’s important to remember that feminism is no longer a group of organizations or leaders. It’s the expectations that parents have for their daughters, and their sons, too. It’s the way we talk about and treat one another. It’s who makes the money and who makes the compromises and who makes the dinner. It’s a state of mind. It’s the way we live now.”
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