American Feminism: Embracing Your Inner Bitch
Why is it that women are continuously shunned or insulted for doing the exact same things that a man is praised for? For years women have been trying to get accepted for the leadership skills they possess instead of being called a bossy bitch. Some women are afraid to admit what they want in the bedroom because whenever they bring up the topic of sex they are called sluts and whores. It is about time that has changed, and throughout the years it has gotten better. Feminism has changed the way people view women in America today by showing that women are just as powerful as men, just as sexual, and deserve to be treated with the same respect.
Main points:
- Before reading this paper one should know why they are a feminist, even if they continue to say that they are not.
- With fresh eyes read just how powerful women can be
- Women have every right to be accepted as sexual beings just as men are accepted.
- Men are respected, admired, and praised when they tell people what to do and act like a leader, women are only called bossy. They deserve to receive the same respect that men are given for their leadership skills.
Sources
Valenti, Jessica. Full Frontal Feminism: a Young Woman’s Guide to Why Feminism Matters. Seal Press, 2014. Print.
Reflection Questions
- I feel that I was able to develop a strong and interesting thesis based on the little bit of research that I have done. Some parts of my thesis like the last point I made about leadership skills need more support from a different source than I currently have. I will find new information by looking at the college’s many research websites and reading different books on feminism.
- My next step is to do more readings and research regarding how males are more respected than females, how females are shunned for being sexual, and how the disrespect has lessened over the years that women have been fighting the patriarchy.
What an intriguing title, Angel! It definitely made me want to read more. I identified this as your thesis statement: “Feminism has changed the way people view women in America today by showing that women are just as powerful as men, just as sexual, and deserve to be treated with the same respect.”
This is clear statement, and it is a little broad at the same time. I would like to know: What evidence will you use to support your claim that people (in general? some people?) view women in America differently (as compared to when?)
“Feminism” as a political project has been subject to debate among feminists, as well as those who have felt excluded by certain types of feminism. How will you enter this debate? How will you define “feminism” in your paper?
I’m happy to suggest further reading–particularly from women of color, queer, and/or trans feminists–if you are interested in learning more about these debates!