A Review on The History of Western Feminism

Abstract

The present paper elaborated on the multiple waves of Western Feminism. Each wave carries different periods of time. Simultaneously, each wave has a specific aim, feature, and even event is worth mentioning that every particular period is influenced by a specific event that covers the wave. Furthermore, the history of Western Feminism is often limited to the so-called first and second waves. The period between the two waves, which lasted from 1920 to 1965, is almost not discussed. On the other hand, if the period is reviewed it is not counted as an important period for feminism but rather as a ‘pause of time between the movements. Nevertheless, this does not mean that no one has looked at Western Feminism and its waves which have brought many changes. The first wave achieved legal rights for women. The second wave has brought a number of sociological, ideological, and political changes. The third wave is often related to critics as it has brought reproductive rights for females. The fourth and fifth wave has led to empowerment and inter-sectionalism of women.