FEM 1100 Chapter Notes -Postfeminism, High-Heeled Footwear, Antifeminism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Women's Studies
• Course: FEM 1100
• Professor: N A

Document Summary

Imerlda whelehan (2005: post feminist scholars treat feminists as maudlin characters who simply pleaded sympathy for their victim state and alienated themselves needlessly for men , general conflict, mother-daughter relationship. Linear post-feminism: representation of historical trajectory, insures possibility of feminism and post from co-existing. Lashback at feminism new feminism: antifeminist or victorious. Equality and choice post-feminism: ask em (hetero)sex-positive post-feminism, women"s choice in heterosexual behaviour emphasis on independence, active sexuality sexuality equally important for men and women. Men can be feminists too post-feminism: joanne hollows (2006) Feminism as dynamic and engaged in an ongoing process of transformation. Continuity of feminism: genz and brabon (2009) Ongoing process of transformation *: rosalind gill (2006) Post feminism is best understood as a distinctive sensibility, made up of a number of interrelated themes: has a certain sensibility. Fem 1300 (fifth lecture) feb 6: shifts from objectification to subjectification (in the media), men are seen are being objectified.