Empowered Femininity
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Empowered Femininity
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Author : Tracy Rundstrom Williams
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-14
Empowered Femininity written by Tracy Rundstrom Williams and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Women in the first decades of the 21st century encounter competing ideologies of femininity. This book traces the existence of two such ideologies – traditional femininity and resistant femininity – in language, in women’s magazines, and in relation to the body. The book then uses a Discourse Analysis of women’s fitness magazines to investigate how these ideologies, or discourses, are encoded and ultimately merged into a single discourse of femininity. The extremely thin female body encodes traditional femininity in that it represents social values of beauty, smallness, and others-orientation, but it also encodes resistant femininity in that it represents determination, dedication, and strength. Similarly, fitness instructional texts from women’s fitness magazines demonstrate a hybrid discourse which integrates the language of traditional femininity and the language of resistant femininity. This hybrid discourse, which the author calls empowered femininity, appears as a seamless combination of the two “parent” discourses by placing itself in the middle of a continuum between traditional femininity and resistant femininity through two themes: limited achievement and celebrating objectification. The empowered femininity discourse also supports a sociological trend of many women wanting to balance competing demands of portraying highly valued but traditionally male traits while still being seen as traditionally feminine.
The Vulnerable Empowered Woman
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Author : Tasha N. Dubriwny
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2012-11-14
The Vulnerable Empowered Woman written by Tasha N. Dubriwny and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-14 with Medical categories.
The feminist women’s health movement of the 1960s and 1970s is credited with creating significant changes in the healthcare industry and bringing women’s health issues to public attention. Decades later, women’s health issues are more visible than ever before, but that visibility is made possible by a process of depoliticization The Vulnerable Empowered Woman assesses the state of women’s healthcare today by analyzing popular media representations—television, print newspapers, websites, advertisements, blogs, and memoirs—in order to understand the ways in which breast cancer, postpartum depression, and cervical cancer are discussed in American public life. From narratives about prophylactic mastectomies to young girls receiving a vaccine for sexually transmitted disease, the representations of women’s health today form a single restrictive identity: the vulnerable empowered woman. This identity defuses feminist notions of collective empowerment and social change by drawing from both postfeminist and neoliberal ideologies. The woman is vulnerable because of her very femininity and is empowered not to change the world, but to choose from among a limited set of medical treatments. The media’s depiction of the vulnerable empowered woman’s relationship with biomedicine promotes traditional gender roles and affirms women’s unquestioning reliance on medical science for empowerment. The book concludes with a call to repoliticize women’s health through narratives that can help us imagine women—and their relationship to medicine—differently.
The Textual Construction Of Femininity In Women S Fitness Magazines
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Author : Tracy Lynn Rundstrom Williams
language : en
Publisher: ProQuest
Release Date : 2007
The Textual Construction Of Femininity In Women S Fitness Magazines written by Tracy Lynn Rundstrom Williams and has been published by ProQuest this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Communication categories.
Women in the first decade of the 21st century encounter competing ideologies of traditional femininity and empowered femininity. Language, in particular Discourse Analysis, provides a means for investigating what these ideologies, or discourses, are and how they are perpetuated. One source of language which encodes and perpetuates ideologies of femininity is women's magazines. As pervasive, monthly texts directed specifically at women, women's magazines provide a rich source of contemporary ideologies of femininity. Given the rise of health and fitness magazines over the past 20 years, it appears that one primary focus of contemporary femininity is the body. Previous research has found that the idealized female body today--an extremely thin body--encodes traditional femininity in that it represents social values of beauty, smallness, and others-orientation, but it also encodes empowered femininity in that it represents will-power, dedication, and strength. Using one fitness instructional text from eight different women's fitness magazines, an analysis of the rhetorical structure, clauses, and lexicon demonstrates how these texts perpetuate a hybrid discourse which actually integrates traditional and empowered femininity. This hybrid discourse appears as a seamless combination of the two "parent" discourses by placing itself in the middle of a continuum between traditional femininity and empowered femininity: emphasizing achievement but to a limited degree, and celebrating beautification and objectification. The hybrid discourse also supports a sociological trend of many women wanting to balance competing demands of portraying highly valued but traditionally male traits while still being seen as traditionally feminine.
Empowered Women Notebook
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Author : Smile More Smile More Stationary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-01-29
Empowered Women Notebook written by Smile More Smile More Stationary and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-29 with categories.
On sale for a limited time! $9.99 Just $4.99 for a limited time This beautifully designed women's empowerment notebook features the text Feminism is Another Word for Equality on the cover. Great gift for feminists and supporters of women's rights. Features Printed in pink, with the feminine symbol and a woman's closed fist in the background Large 8.5" x 11" (letter size) pages Paperback notebook with soft cover 110 lined pages Great gift for women and girls Uses Notebook: Use it for taking notes in class, work, Church or at meetings Diary: Use it for tracking your daily activities, your diet and your fitness Journal: Use it for expressing your thoughts, dreams, practicing gratitude, relieving stress and promoting relaxation Planner: Use it to keep a to-do list and stay productive during the new year Creative outlet: Use it for writing stories, completing daily writing prompts, poems and songs Recipe Book: Use it for keeping your secret family recipes safe Password Keeper: Use it for storing your passwords and other private information Finance: Use it for tracking your expenses and spending when working on a budget And so much more! With this notebook, the possibilities are endless
Empowered Threads
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Author : Emily M
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-03-05
Empowered Threads written by Emily M and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-05 with Design categories.
Dive into the vibrant and revolutionary world of women's fashion with "Empowered Threads: Fashioning Femininity and Freedom." This compelling book unravels the rich tapestry of clothing as more than mere fabric draped over bodies-it reveals fashion as a dynamic force of empowerment, expression, and political dialogue. From the defiant miniskirts of the sexual revolution to the liberating silhouette of leggings and the bold transparency of sheer attire, each chapter is a testament to the garment's power in challenging societal norms and championing women's rights. "Empowered Threads" explores how fashion serves as both a personal declaration and a political stance, offering a captivating look at the evolution of women's wear and its role in the ongoing fight for gender equality and body autonomy. Discover the historical significance of iconic fashion items, the philosophy behind celebrating skin, and the courageous stand against victim blaming. This book not only celebrates the strides made in women's fashion but also critically examines the ongoing battles against the constraints of traditional norms. It advocates for a future where fashion transcends gender boundaries, embraces body positivity, and continues to serve as a beacon of empowerment and liberation. "Empowered Threads: Fashioning Femininity and Freedom" is not just a chronicle of clothing; it's an inspiring call to action for readers to embrace their personal style as a form of resistance, self-expression, and empowerment. Join us on this journey through the pages of fashion history and into a future where every thread, fabric, and garment is an emblem of freedom and femininity. This book is an essential read for anyone passionate about fashion, feminism, and the relentless pursuit of freedom through the threads of personal and political expression.
Empowered
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Author : Sarah Banet-Weiser
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2018-11-23
Empowered written by Sarah Banet-Weiser and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-23 with Social Science categories.
In Empowered Sarah Banet-Weiser examines the deeply entwined relationship between popular feminism and popular misogyny as it plays out in advertising, online and multimedia platforms, and nonprofit and commercial campaigns. Examining feminist discourses that emphasize self-confidence, body positivity, and individual achievement alongside violent misogynist phenomena such as revenge porn, toxic geek masculinity, and men's rights movements, Banet-Weiser traces how popular feminism and popular misogyny are co-constituted. From Black Girls Code and the Always #LikeAGirl campaign to GamerGate and the 2016 presidential election, Banet-Weiser shows how popular feminism is met with a misogynistic backlash of mass harassment, assault, and institutional neglect. In so doing, she contends that popular feminism's problematic commitment to visibility limits its potential and collective power.
Goddess Empowerment
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Author : Nadia Arain
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-09-25
Goddess Empowerment written by Nadia Arain and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-25 with categories.
Nadia Arain's Spiritual Insight and Empowered Guidance unravels a woman's true potential to be a Goddess. From healthy relationships, to money magnetism, Goddess Empowerment is about emboldening women to step into their own Dark Feminine Power and unleash their personal WOW Factor for massive Success.
Mother Outlaws
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Author : Andrea O'Reilly
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Scholars’ Press
Release Date : 2004-05-13
Mother Outlaws written by Andrea O'Reilly and has been published by Canadian Scholars’ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-13 with Social Science categories.
Feminist scholars of motherhood distinguish between mothering and motherhood, and argue that the latter is a patriarchal institution that is oppressive to women. Few scholars, however, have considered how mothering, as a female defined and centred experience, may be a site of empowerment for women. This collection is the first to do so. Mother Outlaws examines how mothers imagine and implement theories and practices of mothering that are empowering to women. Central to this inquiry is the recognition that mothers and children benefit when the mother lives her life, and practices mothering, from a position of agency, authority, authenticity and autonomy.
Inspired To Greatness
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Author : Tracy Uloma Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Chiron Publications
Release Date : 2016-12-06
Inspired To Greatness written by Tracy Uloma Cooper and has been published by Chiron Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-06 with Psychology categories.
Is it possible for a woman to be empowered and be happy? Inspired to Greatness: A Feminine Approach to Healing the World explores the question from a research perspective, utilizing the method of narrative analysis to examine women’s one-on-one interviews. What makes this book special is the focus on the narrative voice of the women participants, which differentiates it from previous explorations and research. Our participants are among those Western women who are a part of the vanguards who infiltrated the male dominated workforce and advanced toward significant professional empowerment. The findings suggest that a fear-based survival mode is keeping women, who outwardly seem empowered, from an inner feeling of empowerment and thus from happiness. The participants spoke of being called to greater fulfillment in their lives and recognized that conscious active responsibility would be necessary to satisfy those needs, though in many cases it remained unclear whether they would decide to act upon the realization or not. It is of great importance that we pay attention to such women’s interpretation of their experiences. Society needs to attend to the findings we will explore within this book. These results are critical to psychological health and reflect deeply on how to help women find the courage to move forward. Because a healthy society relies on women rising, owning their experience, balancing their priorities, and having access to steps for health, it is clear that women’s emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health would be improved through access to specific programs that will promote unconditional love, integration, and conscious awareness designed to access the individual’s inner sage and as yet unrealized potentialities. Tracy Cooper is a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, specializing in integrative therapy and personal empowerment. At the University of California, Berkeley she was a psychotherapist within the Psychological Services department. Presently, she is a psychotherapist offering comprehensive care to patients with chronic medical conditions and serious mental illness. As a community activist, she is involved with several nonprofit organizations. She is the founder of The Uloma Foundation, she serves as a board member for Arts for All, and manages a mental health program at Interfaith Community Services. Tracy Cooper is an academic and literary author. She contributed to the book What Women Want: A Book for Men and she is the author of the children’s book series Sophie Starchild.
Feminisms Empowerment And Development
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Author : Jenny Edwards
language : en
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
Release Date : 2014-03-13
Feminisms Empowerment And Development written by Jenny Edwards and has been published by Zed Books Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-13 with Social Science categories.
The economic and political empowerment of women continues to be a central focus for development agencies worldwide; access to medical care, education and employment, as well as women's reproductive rights remain key factors effecting women's autonomy. Feminisms, Empowerment and Development explores what women are doing to change their own personal circumstances whilst providing an in-depth analysis of collective action and institutionalized mechanisms aimed at changing structural relations. Drawing on unique, original research and approaching empowerment as a complex process of negotiation, rather than a linear sequence of inputs and outcomes, this crucial collection highlights the difficulty of creating common agendas for the advancement of women's power and rights, and argues for a more nuanced, context-based approach to development theory and practice. An indispensible text for anyone interested in gender and development, this book shows that policies and approaches to development that view women as instrumental to other objectives will never promote women's empowerment as they fail to address the structures by which gender inequality is perpetuated over time.