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WS 200 1nd EditionExam # 1 Study Guide Unit 1FeminismFeminism- belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities and the organized activity in support of women’s rights and interests. -Radical notion that women are peopleWave theory- the idea that feminism comes in waves with peaks of intense progression followed by stagnation or even regressionFirst Wave- Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth (“Aint I a Woman” speech (1851), one of the only well known African American woman of this wave) wanted women to have the right to vote (1920) and the right to own property, education, speaking publicly Second Wave- Alice WalkerWhile the second wave is happening, MLK is coming into play and the fight against segregation is happening. Lavender Menace- lesbian feminists `Third Wave- based on that you have a choice, issues of rape and domestic violence Lipstick feminist- a feminist who does things that society expects her to doBlack Feminisms:Oppression- prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control Intersectionality- the idea that levels of class, sex, race, etc, oppression are interconnected and can’t be separatedCombahee River Collective- black lesbian feminist group formed in 1974, released Black feminist statement that describes the development of Black feminism and the importance of addressing homophobia in the Black feminist community. -Need for a movement that was free from racism and sexism-For the economic and political advancement of all Black people-Along with being antiracist and antisexist, there was also a need to combat heterosexism and economic oppression.Stereotypes:Aunt Jemima in 1921- Mammies- housewife, servant of a rich white householdAngry Black Woman- Sapphire- abusive to her husbandJezebel- over sexualized Transnational Feminism:What it does:-Focused on global issues such as the global south/north dichotomy and aids-Looks at intersections of nationality, race, economic exploitation, gender, and sex-Imperialism/ColonialismEconomic Exploitation:-International low wages, bad working conditions, sexual assault-US makes international trade deals with developing countries at the request of big business-US exports culture- icons (Burger King, McDonalds)International Violence:-Honor Killings-Acid Attack-Genital Mutilation-Forced MarriagesHonor Killings:-The murder of a family member by another family due to a belief that the victim caused dishonor to the family or community-5000 honor killings a yearAcid Attacks:Acid Attacks- acid throwing, form of violent assault defined as the act of throwing acid with the intention to disfigure, torture, or killPrivilege-Privilege is “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only one person of group of people”-In a social justice contex, privilege is about advantages that people benefit from based solely on their social status.-The status is given by society to certain groups, not earned on an individual levelExamples of privileges:RaceMale privilegeSocial class (more likely to get a job if boss knows your dad)Size (weight)Able BodySexual Orientation “Positive” PrivilegePostive Advantages: should be the norm for everyone, can work to spread to spread them to all people, ideally- should be unearned entitlements, (rights) “Negative” Privilege: in reality, are unearned advantages-benefits that certain groups are receiving that position them as ‘above’ other groups in a way that dehumanizes other groups. DisabilitySocial Construction- anything that exists as a product of human social interaction instead of byvirtue of objective, human-independent existence-Opposite of essentialism-The way disability is seen is created by societyModels of Disability:Medical- insists disability is a disease or condition in need of a cureMoral- makes disability as a sign of moral weaknessCharity- makes disability a tragedy that must be tempered or erased by generous givingSuper Crip- frames disability as a challenge to overcome, (walking down isle at wedding w/ cerebal pausey) -Not all disabilities are visible Fat StudiesBody Image- refers to a person’s feelings of the aesthetics and sexual attractiveness of their own bodyMoral:Fat Shaming- the act of verbally attacking, a person, usually a woman, for not being what is considered a ‘proper’ weightBody Shaming- verbally attacking a person, whether in front of them or behind their back for dress and/or looking ‘incorrectly’Social:Relationships, Work, SchoolMedical/Scientific:-Nocebo-opposite of placebo, told you are going to get sick- so you do get sick ---Fat as “uhealthy”Social ClassClass System- a system that separate people or groups based on socio-economic standing, family background, education, and many other types of difference. Poverty- the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor-Poverty threshold is $11,500 a year. $1000 a month-Nearly 50 million American’s live in poverty. 16% of US population-20.4 million (6.6%) live in deep poverty; income lower than half of poverty threshold-Just over 4 million on welfare (4.1%)Women in Poverty: single mothers, single


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