Third-wave feminism
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Third-wave feminism is a feminist movement that arguably began in the early 1990s. Unlike second-wave feminism, which largely focused on the inclusion of women in traditionally male-dominated areas, third-wave feminism seeks to challenge and expand common definitions of gender and sexuality.
Traits of third-wave feminism include queer theory, women-of-color consciousness, post-colonialism, critical theory, transnationalism, and new feminist theory. In particular, a post-structuralist interpretation of gender and sexuality is center to third-wave feminism. Other consequences include a lesser emphasis on addressing and overthrowing a perceived oppression by patriarchy and instead focuses on equality between the sexes.
A comprehensive example of third-wave feminism is Colonize This!, an anthology of writings by young women discussing issues like gender, racism, nationalism, and queer identity.
Third-wave feminists
See also: List of feminists