The Role Of Feminist Politics In The 21st Century
Feminist politics in the 20th and 21st centuries
Women’s suffrage in the United States began in 1848, evolving throughout the 19th century. The Seneca Falls convention was the first meeting devoted to the progression of Women’s Rights in the United States. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the organizers of the event, drafted the “Declaration of Sentiments, Grievances, and Resolutions” which detailed the complaints held by women regarding their status in society. Initially, feminist reformers sought to simply address institutional and social barriers that had limited women’s rights in the 19th century; however, by the 20th century, it sought to abolish said barriers and pave the way for a more egalitarian society. Activist Alice Paul contributed …show more content…
For the first time in history, a female candidate with a legitimate chance at becoming president is running for the position. Women are more active in politics than ever before, in stark contrast to the 19th century, women now make up approximately 53 percent of voters in the United States (According to the 2012 elections). Furthermore, statistics show that women’s preferences regarding candidates do not reflect the views of men, as the “gender gap” or margin between men and women’s support for a candidate has increased by 10 points (based on the 2012 elections). Twentieth century feminism paved the way for women to independently choose and participate in 21st century politics. In 2012, the top issues that drove women to vote focused on the economic policies and reproductive rights. Second-wave feminism’s efforts to abolish the extreme limitations on reproductive rights have been permanently rooted in American society, as evidenced by a 2001 poll which suggests that over 60 percent of United States voters supported the decision of Roe v. Wade. The implementation of legal, safe abortion procedures in society has decreased mortality rates, and continues to protect the bodily autonomy of 21st century American men and
Women’s suffrage in the United States began in 1848, evolving throughout the 19th century. The Seneca Falls convention was the first meeting devoted to the progression of Women’s Rights in the United States. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the organizers of the event, drafted the “Declaration of Sentiments, Grievances, and Resolutions” which detailed the complaints held by women regarding their status in society. Initially, feminist reformers sought to simply address institutional and social barriers that had limited women’s rights in the 19th century; however, by the 20th century, it sought to abolish said barriers and pave the way for a more egalitarian society. Activist Alice Paul contributed …show more content…
For the first time in history, a female candidate with a legitimate chance at becoming president is running for the position. Women are more active in politics than ever before, in stark contrast to the 19th century, women now make up approximately 53 percent of voters in the United States (According to the 2012 elections). Furthermore, statistics show that women’s preferences regarding candidates do not reflect the views of men, as the “gender gap” or margin between men and women’s support for a candidate has increased by 10 points (based on the 2012 elections). Twentieth century feminism paved the way for women to independently choose and participate in 21st century politics. In 2012, the top issues that drove women to vote focused on the economic policies and reproductive rights. Second-wave feminism’s efforts to abolish the extreme limitations on reproductive rights have been permanently rooted in American society, as evidenced by a 2001 poll which suggests that over 60 percent of United States voters supported the decision of Roe v. Wade. The implementation of legal, safe abortion procedures in society has decreased mortality rates, and continues to protect the bodily autonomy of 21st century American men and