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Women’s Liberation Quote Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, She doesnt have what it takes. They will say, Women dont have what it takes. ----Clare Boothe Luce (克莱尔·布思·卢斯) Definition First Wave Feminism Second Wave Feminism Third Wave Feminism Conclusion Table of Content The definition of the feminist movement Feminism refers to political, cultural, and economic movements seeking greater, equal, or, among a minority, superior rights and participation in society for women. The Feminist Movement Women’s Movement, Women’s Liberation, refers to a series of campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive right, maternity leave, equal pay, women’s suffrage and sexual violence. History First Wave First Wave Feminism First-wave feminism was a period of activity during the 19th century and early twentieth century. In the UK and US, it focused on the promotion of equal contract, marriage, parenting, and property rights for women. By the end of the 19th century, activism focused primarily on gaining political power, particularly the right of womens suffrage(选举权). It was oriented around the station of middle or upper-class white women, and involved suffrage and political equality. History First Wave First Wave Feminism By 1900, suffragettes are campaigning heavily for voting rights. Also in the 1920s, feminism takes the form of alternative style trends such as flapper dresses and short haircuts, and “masculine” behaviors like smoking and drinking alcohol. Social Impact ----19th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex...” ----Ratified on August 18, 1920. Social Impact Womens suffrage began in Britains Australasian colon