Notes literature Feminist Classics
Astrid Henry (2012) – Waves ................................................................................................................2
Key concepts ........................................................................................................................................2
Short summary of the text ....................................................................................................................4
Summary of the text .............................................................................................................................5
Introduction......................................................................................................................................5
Generation and Ideology..................................................................................................................6
Homogenization ...............................................................................................................................6
A Mother-Daughter Relationship ....................................................................................................7
Temporal Change.............................................................................................................................8
U.S., Canadian, and European Context ...........................................................................................8
, Astrid Henry (2012) – Waves
Henry, Astrid. 2012. “Waves” in: Rethinking Women’s and Gender Studies. eds. Catherine M.
Orr, Ann Braithwaite. New York: Routledge.
Key concepts
“Waves” Metaphor in Feminism:
- The metaphor of “waves” has been used to categorize and narrate the history of
feminism.
- It started with “second wave” feminists identifying themselves in relation to the “first
wave” of earlier feminists.
- The emergence of a “third wave” further solidified the use of the metaphor, dividing
feminism’s history into three eras.
Issues with Simplification:
- The wave metaphor simplifies complex feminist ideologies, movements, and historical
contexts.
- It confuses generations with ideologies, creating misunderstandings and overlooking
diversity within generations.
- The metaphor oversimplifies the diversity within the second wave and leads to
inaccurate portrayals of its various aspects.
Feminism and Age:
- Age does not necessarily align with waves of feminism.
- Different generations might share the same academic moment due to institutional
contexts.
- Scholars like Judith Butler challenge easy categorization based on age.
Culture-Driven Waves:
- Scholars argue that waves should be defined by cultural contexts, not just age.
- “Third wave” feminism is influenced by cultural shifts rather than just generational
changes.
- This approach offers a more inclusive identification based on shared values and cultural
contexts.
Homogenization and Complexity:
Astrid Henry (2012) – Waves ................................................................................................................2
Key concepts ........................................................................................................................................2
Short summary of the text ....................................................................................................................4
Summary of the text .............................................................................................................................5
Introduction......................................................................................................................................5
Generation and Ideology..................................................................................................................6
Homogenization ...............................................................................................................................6
A Mother-Daughter Relationship ....................................................................................................7
Temporal Change.............................................................................................................................8
U.S., Canadian, and European Context ...........................................................................................8
, Astrid Henry (2012) – Waves
Henry, Astrid. 2012. “Waves” in: Rethinking Women’s and Gender Studies. eds. Catherine M.
Orr, Ann Braithwaite. New York: Routledge.
Key concepts
“Waves” Metaphor in Feminism:
- The metaphor of “waves” has been used to categorize and narrate the history of
feminism.
- It started with “second wave” feminists identifying themselves in relation to the “first
wave” of earlier feminists.
- The emergence of a “third wave” further solidified the use of the metaphor, dividing
feminism’s history into three eras.
Issues with Simplification:
- The wave metaphor simplifies complex feminist ideologies, movements, and historical
contexts.
- It confuses generations with ideologies, creating misunderstandings and overlooking
diversity within generations.
- The metaphor oversimplifies the diversity within the second wave and leads to
inaccurate portrayals of its various aspects.
Feminism and Age:
- Age does not necessarily align with waves of feminism.
- Different generations might share the same academic moment due to institutional
contexts.
- Scholars like Judith Butler challenge easy categorization based on age.
Culture-Driven Waves:
- Scholars argue that waves should be defined by cultural contexts, not just age.
- “Third wave” feminism is influenced by cultural shifts rather than just generational
changes.
- This approach offers a more inclusive identification based on shared values and cultural
contexts.
Homogenization and Complexity:
