DISS QTR 4 LESSON 1

• Feminism


  A social and political movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for people of all genders
• Basic principles of feminism

  • Working to increase equality
  • Expanding human choice
  • Eliminating gender stratification
  • Ending sexual violence and promoting sexual freedom
• Feminism: A Brief History

  Feminism is a movement that has gone through several waves, each marked by different goals, strategies, and cultural contexts
• First Wave Feminism: Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century


  • Focused on securing legal rights for women, such as the right to vote and own property
  • Predominantly consisted of middle- and upper-class white women
  • Focused on achieving legal and political rights for women
• Second Wave Feminism: 1960s to 1980s


  • Marked by a broader range of issues, including reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment
  • Greater diversity of voices and perspectives than the first wave
  • Key achievements include the legalization of abortion, the passage of Title IX, and the establishment of rape crisis centers
• Third Wave Feminism: 1990s to Present


  • Focused on a wider range of issues, including sexuality, gender identity, and global feminism
  • Marked by the use of social media and digital activism
  • Greater emphasis on individual expression and empowerment
• Fourth Wave Feminism: 2010s to Present


  • Marked by a renewed emphasis on activism, particularly around issues such as sexual harassment and assault, reproductive rights, and pay equity
  • Characterized by the use of social media and online organizing
  • Centering of the voices of marginalized groups, such as women of color, queer and trans women, and women with disabilities
• Feminism in the Philippines: Key Events


  • 1935: The Philippine Commonwealth was established, and the 1935 Constitution granted Filipino women the right to vote
  • 1984: Gabriela was founded as an alliance of women's organizations that sought to address various issues affecting women
  • 1992: The Magna Carta of Women was passed, which provided for the elimination of discrimination against women and the recognition of women's rights
  • 2004: Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act or Republic Act 9262 was passed
  • 2012: The Reproductive Health Law was passed, which aimed to provide access to information and services related to reproductive health
• Strength of Feminism


  • Advocates for gender equality
  • Raises awareness about women's issues
  • Provides a platform for activism and social change
• Weakness of Feminism


  • Lack of inclusivity
  • Negative stereotypes
  • Resistance to change