Feminism

A well known social figure once said "In my heart, I think a woman has two choices: either she's a feminist or a masochist." This person was Gloria Steinem. Gloria Steinem, born on March 25th 1934, is a US journalist and has been a spokeswoman for women's rights for many years. Steinem is a feminist. Steinem is regarded as a 'mother' figure to many young women who recognize the role she played in changing the outcome of their lives. Steinem is a feminist. To be a feminist is to be involved with, or associated to feminist theory, movement or belief. Curthoys (1988) describes feminism as a social theory and political movement primarily informed and motivated by the experience of women. While generally providing a critique of social relations, many proponents of feminism also focus on analyzing gender inequality and the promotion of women's rights, interests, and issues. Feminists and feminism itself has been an issue for many years, originating in the early 1860s, not only in Australia, but in all areas of the world where there