Question

1. Discuss the 3rd wave of feminism

2. Explain what women in the alt-right want

Answer 1

1. Discuss the 3rd wave of feminism.

Third-wave feminism emerged in the 1990s and was led by the members of Generation X—people born in the 1960s and 1970s. It can be traced to the rise of the Riot grrrl feminist punk movement in Washington in the early 1990s. The term “Third Wave” was first mentioned by American writer and activist Rebecca Walker in her article in a magazine in which she stated “I am the Third Wave.”

Third-wave feminism sought to redefine feminism by focusing on individualism and diversity. It intended to break the boundaries and eliminate gender stenotypes with less focus on political agendas. These progressive feminists stood against victimization and objectification of women in society. They sought to broaden the parameters of feminism by celebrating universal womanhood. A new ideology brew among young feminists that women who wear makeup or expose their bodies could also be feminists because such acts do not compromise their feminist objectives of wiping away patriarchy and achieving gender equality. Third-wave feminists consider feminism to be global, multi-cultural, and inclusive of all. Rather than labeling the third-wave of feminism as modern feminism, I would call it today’s feminism.

2. Explain what women in the alt-right want.

The alt-right or alternative right is a term used to define people who favor white nationalism over mainstream conservatism. US white supremacist Richard Spencer is credited with promoting the term in 2010. Both white supremacy and male superiority are central to the alt-right movement. This answers why there are less alt-right supporters who are women. Most people supporting the alt-right movement are young white men. Because of its anti-women rhetoric, the movement has gathered less women supporters even if they are defenders of the white race. The few women in the alt-right movement are probably non believers of feminism who promote white nationalism and want to play the supportive roles.