Western Culture Illustrated Quick Read - Postfeminism

Author: [UK] Sophie Fawcett, [UK] Rebecca White, translated by Wang Li
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: During the mid-to-late 19th century, feminism primarily aimed to secure women's political, economic, and legal rights. Since the 1960s, Western feminism has undergone a significant shift, with feminist concerns shifting to the ideological sphere. Feminists have drawn on emerging postmodern cultural theories to challenge gender discrimination across various fields and attempted to supplement, correct, and reconstruct Western cultural theories dominated by patriarchal discourse using feminist theory. This shift has been labeled "post-" to distinguish it from earlier feminist movements. The illustrated edition of Postfeminism by Sophie Fawcett and Rebecca White comprehensively examines the origins, development, major schools, key figures, and core arguments of postfeminism, providing readers with the necessary background knowledge to engage with feminist claims in various fields without confusion. The book is concise yet thorough, demonstrating a broad perspective and deep theoretical foundations—qualities that are rare. It serves as both a general introduction to postfeminist theory for lay readers and an excellent entry-level text for those interested in delving into related fields. Additionally, it offers valuable information and resources for researchers in the field.