Imagine That You Have Been Asked to Explain the Feminist

question 55

Essay

Imagine that you have been asked to explain the feminist movement from at least three different theoretical perspectives. Which three theories will you choose? For each of the three theories, provide basic information about the way in which the theory explains social change in general, and use the theory to provide an explanation for the growing equality of women in the world.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Stereotype

A fixed overgeneralized belief about a particular group or class of people.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience, leading to biased, unfair attitudes and actions towards others.

Conformity

The act of changing one's behavior to match the responses or norms of a group, often as a result of real or imagined group pressure.