Question:
How has early feminism influence itself from the 19th century to 21st century?
List of Books:
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
This book caught my attention when I was browsing through Amazon. What really sold it for me is that I read in someone’s review that the book was written in a stream of consciousness style which right now appeals to me a lot.
A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf
This book would be a great connector piece when I’m trying to synthesize some of the other books with my question. The question, I believe needs to be revised. But I am just fascinated at this moment with Virginia Woolf.
Woman Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir
I’ve always wanted to read some of Beauvoir’s work. This project will help me to really dissect what she is saying since I’ve heard she is a tough one to read.
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
This book will hopefully give me some insight into feminism’s history. How it began and where we stand right now.
Invitation to the Waltz by Rosamond Lehmann
I couldn’t refuse a Ms. Clapp’s recommendation. Besides that, the plot seems very interesting and I could definitely use this piece in my project.
At last:
Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft
I cannot write about feminism without mentioning one of its first feminists.
Looks like I need to get cracking soon...First book on my nightstand is Invitation to the Waltz
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Hey Gabby!!
So, just a question on your question. Are you going to address how feminism influence has changed itself in literature or in history too?
But that looks like a tough load of reading. Virginia Woolf, and especially the Vindication of Womens Rights... I know it was written awhile ago.... and I've read a couple of excerpts from it...
But anyways.. good luck on it. It really looks like your challenging yourself... kudos to you.
I like your topic! I also want to read the Feminine Mystique sometime. I'll make sure to check back to see how you like it!
There's definitely been a change in views of feminism over the years. I don't know how the majority/society viewed it when it was a bigger movement in the late 1960s, but these days, it's definitely viewed with a negative connotation, which is disappointing.
Also, I was thinking maybe you should check out an even more recent book than the ones you have listed, in order to get an even broader view of how feminist influence has changed, whether in literature or in history. -Just a thought, because I know it's sort of too late to make changes now. =)
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