known biblical legend, according to which God created woman from Adam's rib.And although many people forget that there was and progenitor of Lilith, in the culture of the majority of nations "weaker sex" as it always takes second place.Feminism - a word derived from the Latin femina (woman).It indicates it is a socio-political movement whose goal is to fight for equal rights for representatives of the beautiful half of humanity.
sociologists, historians, philosophers, psychologists still do not have a single opinion and a single point of view on this phenomenon.Some believe that feminism - a kind of rebellion of women.Others argue that the problem of gender inequality is far-fetched and biased.Feminist movement originates in the era of the French Revolution, anyway, it defines the official version.In 1791 it was published the Declaration of women's rights and civil rights, in which the emphasis was on the need to address social and legal aspects of gender inequality.Other sources claim that feminism - this is not the invention of modern times that such trends occurred throughout the history of mankind.
This movement has increased in the United States and England in the late nineteenth century, which was caused by the growing attention to the spread of voting rights.In 1903, E. Pankhurst founded in the UK Socio-political alliance of women.Requirements include its equal opportunities for women in education and the right to vote.Concepts staked give equal footing with men, with hostility perceived by society at that time.Nevertheless, feminism - the movement that resulted in the fact that most countries in Western Europe have recognized the right of women to vote.The last election authority equalized Switzerland (1971) and Portugal (1974).
modern feminism, according to the science of sociology, with renewed vigor manifested itself in the 60s, especially in the United States.There's this movement was called "liberation."Feminists demand real equality of suffrage, the same opportunities to dispose of property of the spouses.An important point in their program is the legalization of abortion, the identical charge for the same job, regardless of who performs it - male or female.In addition, the number of claims that pushes the movement of feminism was to provide opportunities to participate in public life.
In the political sphere has seen some important changes.The 90s have been taken such measures as increasing the representation of women in parliaments of the Scandinavian countries (Finland (38.5%) and Sweden (38.1%)).The principle of "active participation" should ensure that women are guaranteed a certain number of seats in the Party committees and in the executive branch.It can be argued that feminism - a movement that has achieved its main goals.However, constantly pop up and other problems that indicate gender inequality that exists in people's minds.Such issues include abortion, domestic violence, sexism.The latter term refers to a sharp cultural and social issues related to gender.For example, it is women who are several times more likely to be harassed in public places and at work.It is often said about them that they are making progress "through the bed."Finally, it is to them the lion's share goes to the duties and responsibilities for the upbringing of children, and even content.
formally received the same rights as women are perceived in society on an equal basis with men.In countries where the government is conservative (France, Greece, Portugal, Ireland), the participation of "the weaker sex" in politics is much smaller than the others.Women's rights in Muslim countries as well - in the European sense - are infringed.The problems raised by feminism - is pressing issues concerning society as a whole.They were reflected in the documents of international law.One of these is the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.This document was adopted by the UN in 1979. The requirements of feminist organizations are reflected in most constitutions that guarantee both sexes equal rights in family, political, social and economic spheres.
