Is our feminism bullshit? The importance of intersectionality in adopting a feminist identity

For nearly 50 years, social researchers have chronicled the continued stigmatization of feminism. Past research has evidenced the reluctance of individuals to adopt a feminist identity, despite their agreement with feminist ideals—otherwise known as the Feminist Paradox. The current study drew from...

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Authors: Hoskin, Rhea Ashley (Author) ; Blair, Karen L. (Author) ; Jenson, Kay E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: Cogent social sciences
Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 1
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Keywords:
Feminism
Feminist identity
Feminist paradox
Feminist stigma
Intersectionality

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