“The Personal is Political” What is meant by the term “the personal is political”? What are
some of the stereotypes of feminism, where do they come from, and whom do they
serve? According to Baumgardner and Richards, what changes have occurred since 1970 as a
result of the feminist movement? Are there any that surprised
There are consequences for making money, advancing one’s career, & speaking their mind
about an opinion that the other gender suggests. In the past, around the 1940s, women were
only allow to bear child and be (How did Women and Gender Studies Orginate :Personal is
Political) homemaker. As time grew, women become more bolder and decided to help make
extra cash in the home. The women got a taste of freedom and starts demanding respect and
got competitive against man. They felt that they would have the equal rights as men. So they
decide to start protesting about how they were treated by man.
The ideal stereotype of a female is one that positions the needs of others exceeding her own
career and self-interest. Moreover, behavior that is socially agreeable between men often meets
with community discontentment when done by videwomen. The book describes this as critiques
of a women’s movement and women’s studies centered on their lack of inclusivity around of
race, class, sexual identity, or orientation (How did Women and Gender Studies Orginate
:Personal is Political) Since 1970’s life has become a little easier and manageable for women to
bombard area and started standing up for their rights. They are more acceptable to work with
you to get the job done then to fight while working to get the job done. As time moves adhead,
1993 women were provided Family Leave, different ACTs were set in place, & prohibit
discrimation. I wasn’t surprise at all. This new system is working as of today. Women has the
advantage to advance but race plays another role with women of color which I can discuss
about this another time,