Quote: "As defined, woman's role contained a contradiction that became apparent as women responded to what they saw as great moral wrongs. Despite their allegedly greater moral sensitivity, women were censured for their efforts against the evils of prostitution and slavery." (Campbell, pg. 13)
Question: How has the evolution of the woman's role changed the rhetoric of the modern-day women's rights movement and the overall definition of "feminist"?
I think that the word "feminist" has received a bad reputation from people who do not really understand, or care to understand, what the ultimate goal is. A feminist is someone who strives for the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. This definition is just basic human rights but the negative connotation of the word turns people off. Women are now seen as powerful leaders inspiring change whether they be Hillary Clinton, Beyoncé, Malala, or even a young Rowan Blanchard. This shift in opinion shines new light on topics that are important to mare than just men and also adds new perspective to the thinking of men on their own topics. Nowadays, women can actually be heard when using their voices and not just seen as "unsuited to engage in or to guide public deliberation."
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