Whats Up with Third Wave Feminism?
By Krista Jacob. A new kind of activism is brewing among young women — “Third Wave Feminism.” Many of us, inspired by larger theoretical discussions about race and sexuality, have started to place a greater emphasis on establishing multiracial alliances among women. Young women celebrate pluralities The movement seeks to broaden the parameters of feminism. Initially attracted to third wave feminism through the writings and activism of Rebecca Walker and Amy Richards, two well known third wave feminists, I was impressed by a central tenet of third wave feminism: Include certain groups of women who have previously been excluded as a result of race, class, and sexual orientation prejudice. Third wave feminism provides a forum for illuminating the multifaceted experiences of young women – a group that is consistently misrepresented by older generations, the mainstream media, and other avenues. Using young women’s personal testimonies and autobiographical accounts, we reveal young women st
