Second Wave Feminism
This wave is signposted by the publishing of Betty Friedan’s book, The Feminine Mystique. This wave was concerned with reproductive rights, sexuality, and criticising the patriarchy. In the USA, it was often closely linked to the civil rights movement that was occurring at the same time, as a way to support each others’ causes and gain more media attention. However, this strand of feminism was still incredibly focused on improving the lives of white women.
defined by Amy Britton, Hysteria Collective
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‘Waves of Feminism’ is our first topic in ‘Series 1: Start at the Beginning.’ That means we have podcast episodes, an article and reading recommendations all about waves of feminism. Click below to get all the content.
Amy Britton
Amy Britton, Hysteria Collective
Amy Britton is a BA History student at The University of York. She is a first-generation scholar wanting to prove that you do not need impressive connections to become successful. In her free time, she loves writing about feminism, today’s culture and her general life experiences. As a pop culture junkie, she can often be found on the sofa binge-watching the latest series and films that are all the rage. She is also a self-certified book nerd and has a particular soft spot for Japanese and Korean literature.
The Hysteria Collective
The Hysteria Collective is a collective of creative women, trans and non-binary people who are creating content for likeminded people, independently. It is a platform for sharing the work of creatives, helping them to create a network of other creative people, building intricate projects promoting social issues and encouraging them to venture into the creative arts, unapologetically.
It is also an excellent place to share work that can ultimately make up part of a portfolio, be that writing, art or photography. Check out their website: thehysteriacollective.com
