https://openbooks.library.umass.edu/introwgss/part/chapter-v-historical-and-contemporary-feminist-social-movements/ unit 5
Unit 5 Discussion
This week we are learning about the different feminist movements, human rights and global activism. 2020 marked the 25th anniversary since the 1995 World Conference on Women. Below is a link to the material from the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. It includes the statements by the governments and other organizations, photos, and videos from this conference. There is also a video below that discusses some of the key points from the conference.
For your initial post this week, explain the importance of the Platform for Action adopted during the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 for women’s rights globally. Why was this UN conference on women regarded as a “Conference of Firsts?”
Please remember your initial post is due by Sunday of the first week of the Unit. And at least two responses are due by Sunday of the second week of the Unit. Your initial post should be a minimum of 100 words and your responses should be a minimum of 50 words.
This week we are learning about the different waves of feminism that we have seen in society and globally. The feminist movement (also known as the women’s liberation movement, the women’s movement, or simply feminism) refers to a series of political campaigns for reform on a variety of issues that affect women’s quality of life.
This video discusses the women’s suffrage movement within U.S. History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGEMscZE5dYLinks to an external site.
