Feminism

Feminism refers to political, cultural and economic movements aimed at establishing greater rights and legal protections for women, includes some of the sociological theories and philosophies concerned with issues of gender difference, it is also a movement that campaigns for women’s rights and interests.

Feminism has changed traditional perspectives on a wide range of areas in human life, from culture to law; feminist activists have campaigned for women’s legal rights such as rights of contract, property rights and voting rights. They have struggled to protect women and girls from domestic violence, sexual harassment and rape, on economic matters feminists have advocated for workplace rights including maternity leave and equal pay, against others forms of gender specific discrimination against women.

NANCY COTT

Nancy Cott defines feminism as the belief in the importance of gender equality, invalidating the idea of gender hierarchy as a socially constructed concept.

GLORIA STEINEM

Gloria Steinem an American feminist, writer, journalist, social and political activist who became nationally recognized as a leader and media spokeswoman for the Women’s Liberation Movement in the late 1960s and 1970s.

PABLO PICASSO

Pablo Picasso is a Spanish painter, draughtsman and sculptor. He is well known for his promiscuity and erotic paintings of women, his image as a womaniser is as famous as his work. During his life, Pablo had donated works and money to a host of women's campaign groups, his new exhibition title 'Peace and Freedom' will portray the artists as a staunch supporter of the woman's movement.

REFERENCE:

• Books: 'Heritage of Herown' and 'Public Vows' by Nancy Cott; 'Los Grandes' by Pablo Picasso
• http://www.biography.com/articles/Gloria-Steinem-9493491
• http://video.answers.com/Q/gloria_steinem_-_profile_171003465