feminism
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Feminism 2
Feminism has historically taken many forms and continues to evolve within our current society. It seems inaccurate to claim that it has occurred in different eras, as the word era suggests that each has a definite end. Each passage of a wave of feminism creates a transition into the next, building on itself and attempting to be more inclusive. Feminism began well over a century ago, while popular ideology suggests that it emerged from the 1960's (Wood, 2003). Participants face separate issues in an extremely dynamic civilization. The concept is broad and viewed differently in different contexts. Effects include labeling, criticisms, and miscommunication. There is significant overlap in the categories of feminism. There is also a question of whether or not feminism is necessary in today's society. The starting point for a discussion such as this is to define the term for our purposes...