DISS Lesson 5

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Sam Garcia

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  • Feminism is a social and political movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for people of all genders
  • Basic principles of feminism
    1. Working to increase equality
    2. Expanding human choice
    3. Eliminating gender stratification
    4. Ending sexual violence and promoting sexual freedom
    • First Wave Feminism: Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century
    • Second Wave Feminism: 1960s to 1980s
    • Third Wave Feminism: 1990s to Present
    • Fourth Wave Feminism: 2010s to Present
  • The second wave of feminism began in the 1960s and was marked by a broader range of issues, including reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment
  • the passage of Title IX, which prohibited discrimination in education, and the establishment of rape crisis centers
  • Third-wave feminists focused on a wider range of issues, including sexuality, gender identity, and global feminism.
  • The fourth wave of feminism is a continuation of the third wave and is marked by a renewed emphasis on activism, particularly around issues such as sexual harassment and assault, reproductive rights, and pay equity
  • 1992: The Magna Carta of Women was passed, which provided for the elimination of discrimination against women and the recognition of women's rights in various areas, including employment, education, and health (Republic Act No. 9710).
  • 2004: Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act or Republic Act 9262 was a significant achievement for feminist activists and women's rights advocates in the Philippines. It represented a recognition of the need to address violence against women as a serious social problem, and it provided legal tools for victims of such violence to seek protection and redress.
  • ► 2012: The Reproductive Health Law was passed, which aimed to provide access to information and services related to reproductive health, including family planning and maternal care (Republic Act No. 10354). The law was the subject of intense debate and opposition from some conservative groups, but was ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.