Waves of Feminism and Pakistani Feminism.pptx

The presentation titled "Waves of Feminism and Pakistani Feminism" by Rizwan Abbas explores the history and development of feminism globally and within Pakistan. The content is structured into several key sections:

1. Feminism:
- The term "feminism" was coined by Charles Fourier in 1837.
- Feminism is described as a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women.
2. Historical Roots:
- Significant milestones include the 1848 Declaration of Rights and Sentiments, the first meeting of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966, and the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights.
3. Waves of Feminism:
- First Wave (18th century to 1920): Focused on women’s suffrage, the right to divorce, and addressing racism.
- Second Wave (1920 to 1970): Highlighted body positivity, civil rights, abortion rights, and sexual freedom.
- Third Wave (1980 to 2000): Emphasized LGBTQ rights, environmentalism, body and fat positivity, and sex positivity.
- Fourth Wave (2000 to today): Continues to address a range of issues, including abortion rights.
4. Achievements:
- Important legislative achievements include the Equal Pay Act (1963), the establishment of NOW (1966), the Civil Rights Act (1964), the introduction of the contraceptive pill for singles (1972), the Education Act (1978), and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978).
5. Feminism in Pakistan:
- The section addresses the misconception that feminism is a recent phenomenon in Pakistan.
- It discusses the influence of media, Western impact, religion, state policies, history, culture, and social responsibility on Pakistani feminism.
6. Notable Pakistani Feminists:
- Asma Jahangir: Human rights lawyer and co-founder of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.
- Fareeda Kokikhel Afridi: Pashtun feminist and co-founder of SAWERA (Society for Appraisal and Women Empowerment in Rural Areas).
- Kishwar Naheed: Urdu feminist poet, awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz, and recognized in the Nobel Peace Prize project "1000 Women for Peace".
- Women’s Action Forum (WAF): A prominent feminist organization in Pakistan.
The presentation highlights the global evolution of feminist movements and their specific impact and manifestations within Pakistani society.

1. Waves of Feminism By Rizwan Abbas Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

2. Contents Feminism Historical Roots Definition of Feminism Waves of Feminism Achievements Feminism in Pakistan

3. Feminism

4. Historical Roots 1992 ‎1970‎ ‎ 1966 ‎ ‎ 1848‎ 1973 Declaration of Rights and Sentiments‎ first meeting of the National Organization for Women (NOW)‎ BETTY N. FRIEDAN Abortion as a fundamental constitutional right Decision in ROE V. WADE Sisterhood Is Powerful‎ . Robin Morgan ‎ Planned Parenthood of Southeastern ennsylvania v. Casey Restrictions on the abortion rights

5. Definition Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies for women aimed at: Defining, establishing and defending Equal political, Economic and social rights socio-economic rights.

6. 2 nd Wave Feminism (1920 to 1970) ‎ Highlighted Issues: Rights from 1 st wave feminism and Body Positivity‎ Civil Rights‎ Abortion Rights‎ Sexual Freedom ‎ 1 st Wave Feminism (18th century to 1920) Highlighted Issues: Women's Suffrage‎ The Right To Divorce‎ Racism‎ www.free-powerpoint-templates-design.com WAVES OF FEMINISM 3 rd Wave Feminism (1980 to 2000) Highlighted Issues: LGBTQ Rights Environmentalism‎ Body Positivity‎ Fat Positivity‎ Sex Positivity‎ Brain + Beauty‎‎ 4 th Wave Feminism (2000 to today)‎ Highlighted Issues: There are many issues including abortion.

7. ACHIEVEMENTS 1972 1966 1964 1963 1978 Equal Pay Act Establishment of NOW Civil Rights Act Baby Pill for singles Education Act Pregnancy Discrimination Act

8. FEMINISM IN PAKISTAN Most of us think that feminism is a recent phenomena in Pakistan. Media’s Role and West’s impact

9. Famous Feminist in Pakistan