Feminism and American Women Writers of the 20th

Century

StructureIntroduction1. History of Feminism1.1.Origins 1.2.Principles 2. Women`s Rights Movement2.1.The National Women`s Trade Union League of America2.2.The National Organization for Women2.3.The Third World Women`s Alliance2.4.The Daughters of Bilitis3. Famous Feminist Women Writers3.1.Toni Morrison3.2.Kathryn Stockett3.3.Betty Friedan3.4.Phyllis SchlaflyConclusionBibliography

First chapter:History of Feminism

history and fundamental ideas of female rights and the complexity of the idea of feminism and what feminism really stands for.

themes explored in feminist theory include discrimination, stereotyping, objectification, oppression and patriarchy

feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment

Second chapter: Women`s Rights Movement The National Women`s Trade Union League of America

was founded in Boston in 1903 as a coalition of working-class women, professional reformers, and women from wealthy and prominent families

The National Organization for Womenwas founded in 1966 by Betty Friedan, and promotes equal

rights for women

The Third World Women`s Alliance (TWWA) is a civil rights organization allied in 1971

The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB)was the world’s first organization committed to lesbian

visibility and empowerment

Third chapter: Famous Feminist Women Writers Toni Morrison

is an American novelist, editor, and professorAmong her best known novels are The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song

of Solomon and Beloved Kathryn Stockett

is known for her 2009 debut novel, The Help

Betty Friedanwas an American writer, activist, and feministher 1963 book The Feminine Mystique is often credited with

sparking the "second wave“

Phyllis Schlafly is an American constitutional lawyer, conservative activist,

author, and founder of the Eagle Forum

Conclusion Feminism and American Women Writers of the 20th century

represent a huge step in defining the true form of the American democracy

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Kolbert, Elizabeth. Firebrand: Phyllis Schlafly and the Conservative Revolution. New York: The New Yorker 81, 2005. Print.