Politics, Power & Resistance By Maryam Succari

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Topics

1. Gender

Inequalities

2. Social

Movement

3. The clash of

civilization

Gender Inequality FeminismWhat is feminism?

The progress to gender equality

Feminist theorist perspectives

Will there ever be equality

Second wave

The second wave began in the US in the 1960s, and spread to Europe and Asia. It lasted for just over two decades.

The second wave feminist where white dominate and fought for social change in attitude and structure.

Many Activist started the wave through writing books, eg. Simone De Beauvoir ‘The Second Sex’ which deals with the treatment of women within history.

Margret thatcher became the first female prime minister in the UK in 1979.

Third wave

The third wave was feminist are centered under the belief that women can make their own choices, whether it be about sexuality, economic or social choices.

The third wave feminist group was starting to include women of all ethnicities rather than just white women.

In 1992 an African American women, Rebecca walker invested the term the Third wave feminism.

First wave

During the 19th century US, UK, Canada and the Netherlands feminist focused on primarily seeking equal rights for women. The was white female dominate.

They sought the right to vote, to leave abusive marriage, basic civil rights and a right to a territory education.

In 1848, a declaration of independence for women was drafted in New York.

Intersectional

Intersectional is a term invented by Kimberlé Crenshaw. It began as response to the silence of white feminists on African American’s women’s oppression and the anti racist movement.

Crenshaw’s description of intersectional feminism is that oppression exists on multiple levels, and each level interacts and affects each other in significant ways.

Intersectional aims to expand feminist proposal to not only focus on gender, but extend it to include other power class categories including;1. Class2. Sexuality3. Race & Ethnicity 4. Disability

Different Feminist Theorist Perspectives

There are three branches of feminism, and all share the same interests, however work along side each other to achieve a variety of interests and needs.

Marxist Feminism: Strives to eliminate oppression in a patriarchy and capitalist society.

Radical Feminism: Strives for both sexes to become equal in a male dominate democratic society.

Liberal Feminism: Strives for civil and political rights.

Will there ever be equality?

Vida Goldstein was born into a family where education was valued for all children. She was a active Australian feminist trying to achieve equality for women in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.In 1900’s, she became secretary of the Women’s Federal Political Association, campaigning for the women’s vote.

There has been changes in parts of the word to accept women in laws and legislations, however, there are still some cultures that are backwards and not yet accepting.

Gulabi(pink) gang are a group of feminist in India.

The group formed in 2006, initially intended to punish oppressive husbands, fathers and brothers, and combat domestic violence and desertion.

This movement displays different races trying to achieve equality in modern society.

References  

Craig, J. (2013). Don’t Assume cook [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.wesst.org/2013/01/assumption-in-the-workplace-a-deadly-combination/ 0  Crenshaw, KW (1991), Mapping the margins: intersectionality, identity politics, and violence against women of color, Stanford Law Review, vol. 43, no. 6, pp. 1241-99. Dasgupta, P. The power of pink. The Indian Express: Journalism of Courage. n.p., 28 March 2010. Retreived from. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-power-of-pink/596472/0. Pateman, C (2000), The patriarchal welfare state, in K Nash (ed.), Readings in contemporary political sociology, Blackwell, Malden, MA, pp. 238-63  Rosie, R. (2013). Women of color. [Image].Retreieved from http://vitaminw.co/change/symbols-feminism-past-present-and-future  Seiderman, R. (2012). Why should you care about Intersectionality [Image]. Retreieved from http://thebodyisnotanapology.tumblr.com/post/55427768903/but-ism-doesnt-affect-me-why-you-should-care  Unknown, (2013). We can do it [Image]. Retrieved from http://olyeats.wordpress.com  Vidal, A (2014), Intersectional feminism. What the hell is it? (And why you should care)', The Telegraph, 15 January.

Action For Change: Social Movement

What is power?

How can the powerless make a difference?

Social movements are organized on the basis to challenge - Authorities, power-holders, OR

- Cultural beliefs and practices - Actions to promote or resist social change

Social movements & People of Power

Theories of Social Movements-Rational Resources Mobilization theory-Individual -Liberal

People who become part of social movements areMotivated to change the quality of life

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This picture effectively displaysStructures and actions of movement and power is root of these movements.

Alter globalizationGlobal JusticeMovement

This is an example of a globalSocial movement conducted to voice that “Another world is possible” because globalization is taking the world in the wrong direction .

Social Movements for Same Sex Marriges

-There are 4 states in Australia who provide equal legal representation for same sex unions.-2004 suggestest amendments for the Marriage Act and definition.

-Marriage equality Amendment bill 2008-2013 Law passed for 5 days in the AustralianCapital Territory.

References Pemberton, A. (2012), Aboriginal people are right to proest [Photograph]. Last retrieved from https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/49929  Badiou, A (2008), Only one world, in The meaning of Sarkozy, Verso, London, Uk, pp. 53-70.  Dale, D. (2010). Let’s all be happy [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/society-and-culture/lets-all-be-happy--ban-gay-divorce-not-marriage-20101211-18tbw.html  View, J.L. (2013). Stoires of white Americans in the modern civil rights movement [Photograph] Retrieved from http://bbpbooks.teachingforchange.org/stories-of-white-americans-civil-rights  Nichoiseon, M. (2011). Same sex marriages debate. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://radioadelaidebreakfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/same-sex-marriage-debate-australian-marriage-equality-australian-christian-lobby/   Piven, FF (2008), Can power from below change the world?, American Sociological Review, vol. 73, no. 1, pp. 1-14. Paumier, G. (2011). Manifest anti-G8 au Havre [Image]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Manifestation_anti-G8_au_Havre_-_21_mai_2011_-_025_v1.jpg  Parkin, S. (2009). The triumph of climate politics [Drawing]. Retrieved from http://understory.ran.org/2011/03/30/the-triumph-of-climate-politics/

Rolfe, Brett. (2005). Building an Electronic Repertoire of Contention. Social Movement Studies; May, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p65-74. Singh, N. (2004). Black Is a Country: Race and the Unfinished Struggle for Democracy. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Unkown (2011). Egypt; Movement for change. [photograph]. Retrieved from http://zed-books.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/egypt-moment-of-change.html   

Citizenship and Inequality;Migration

The fear of migrantsWhat is a immigrant

What is the western perception of a migrant, what thoughts come to your mind when you hear migrant?

The ideology that migrants are taking “our” jobs

VS

The problems faced by communities because of immigrants (According to David

Goodheart)

1. The economic problem

2. The social problem

3. The education problem

Fears in Brittan about lowered income due to migrants

How have Migrants Benefited economies.

1. Economic gains

2. Increase in cultural diversity

3. Increase in standard of living in the part of immigrants

4. A younger and skilled workforce

The western perception of a Classless Society

1. Immigrants becoming Citizens through their skills

2. The Aussie term “Fair go”

3. Inequality through necessity

ReferencesBobei, W. (2011). Benefits of Immigration. Retrieved from http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-immigration/ Helm, T. (2007) Gordon Brown pledges jobs for British workers. [Photograph] Retrieved fromhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1562791/Gordon-Brown-pledges-jobs-for-British-workers.html  Massimino, C. (2013) They took out jobs! [Animated Image]. Retrieved frohttp://the-libertarian.co.uk/they-took-our-jobs/ Portes, J (2013), An exercise in scapegoating, London Review of Books, vol. 35, no. 12, p. 7-9. Roth, M. (2014) Pittsburgh's economy has gained from high-skilled immigrants. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/05/18/Pittsburgh-s-economy-has-gained-from-high-skilled-immigrants/stories/201405180099 Turner, B.S. (2009), T.H. Marshall, social rights and English national identity, Citizenship Studies, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 65-73