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In 'My Feminism,' the ongoing struggle for women's rights is presented through interviews with prominent feminist leaders including bell hooks, Gloria Steinem, and Urvashi Vaid. The film is set against an antifeminist backlash and addresses the contributions of second wave feminism, while also considering the racial, economic, and ideological differences among women.
The documentary intercuts interviews with sequences that engage viewers in the historical and contemporary status of the women's movement. It emphasizes a shared vision of achieving equality for women and serves as an essential component of women's studies curricula. The film also addresses cultural fears that contribute to lesbian baiting, backlash, and political extremism, reinforcing that the fight for women's rights continues.
Why Watch
- •Meet feminist leaders like bell hooks and Gloria Steinem.
- •Find out about the antifeminist backlash in the 1990s.
- •See how racial and economic differences affect feminism.
Did You Know
•The documentary features interviews with bell hooks and Gloria Steinem.
•It was directed by Dominique Cardona and released in 1997.
•The film has a duration of 55 minutes.
•It addresses the unique contributions of second wave feminism.
Perfect For
Feminist theoryWomen's rights activismSecond wave feminism