Feminist Challenging Conventional

Notion’s of Politics

Muhammed Patel

October 3, 2021
Evgeny Efremkin
Political Ideology – INH302-NBA
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Annotated Bibliography:

Bell, Emma, et al. “Time’s up! Feminist Theory and Activism Meets Organization Studies.” Human
Relations (New York), vol. 72, no. 1, SAGE Publications, 2019, pp. 4–22,
doi:10.1177/0018726718790067.

The article examines the ignored experiences and theoretical significance of feminism in
the context of work relations and organizations from top to bottom. The problem suggests that
the time for feminism be renewed as gender-based oppression in social relationships is a
common place within the work environment. The article also mentions why feminism is
incompetently represented in academic journals. The proposed solution is that feminism
provides unique knowledge production that challenges gender power structures in academic
duties. According to these theories conclusions can be made on the future of feminism in
organizations. This source is relevant to the essay topic because it directly links feminism and
politics to an organizational setting, therefore, there are many great examples to support the
main thesis. The text also provides in depth analysis of organizational politics and feminisms role
within them. Overall, this essay provides meaningful information that is directly connected to the
essay topic. As a result, there are many arguments to be made in support of feminism challenging
conventional notions of politics.

Duriesmith, David, and Sara Meger. “Returning to the Root: Radical Feminist Thought and
Feminist Theories of International Relations.” Review of International Studies, vol. 46, no. 3, 2020,
pp. 357–75, doi:10.1017/S0260210520000133.

The article discusses the false image portrayed by contemporary feminist international
relations. Interconnecting personal into political and international affairs. This false image is
often seen as the base of feminist international relations. The text argues that this theory has
been irrelevant for a long time. Going into detail regarding the troops of radicalized feminism. The
truth suggests the possible change in gender oppression and feminist political movement,
fighting against traditional politics. This can be accomplished by removing the false perceptions
regarding feminist international relations. The article is quite useful because feminism is
discussed on a global scale politically. In addition, the increasing support of feminism as a
political body is a significant threat to old politics. There are many examples of political change
occurring because of feminism in different eras, providing a grand scope of understanding of
feminisms impact on politics. In conclusion, this article places feminism at the international level.

Kelly, Maura, and Gordon Gauchat. “Feminist Identity, Feminist Politics: U.S. Feminists’ Attitudes
Toward Social Policies.” Sociological Perspectives, vol. 59, no. 4, SAGE Publications, 2016, pp. 855–
72, doi:10.1177/0731121415594281.

The article dwells into the role feminist scholars and activists have played in a broad
political agenda addressing dimensions of inequality such as class, race/ethnicity, and sexuality.
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This ideology is then compared to the perspective of self identified feminist in the public. The
study identifies their attitudes towards a variety of social doctrines. In general, feminist
associated with progressive attitudes on policies related to gender and sexuality. This includes
other social justice concerns. Surprisingly, there are some diversities in feminist political
attitudes. Overall, the article supports intersectional social justice agendas rather than a narrow
perspective on gender problems. This text has many examples of feminist changing policies for
gender equality going into specific detail regarding the steps taken to reach those monumental
goals. Therefore, the article directly addresses the essay topic question “why and how have
feminist challenged conventional notions of politics?” as progressive feminism continues to chip
away at conventional old politics.

Pruchniewska, Urszula M. “Branding the Self as an ‘Authentic Feminist’: Negotiating Feminist

Values in Post-Feminist Digital Cultural Production.” Feminist Media Studies, vol. 18, no. 5,
Routledge, 2018, pp. 810–24, doi:10.1080/14680777.2017.1355330.

This article takes a look at the creation of feminist content in a digital environment that
requires self branding, promotional activities, and the progression of collective feminist politics.
Interviews with eleven digital writers reveal that they deal with this concept in three ways. The
first method is to be authentic into their personal branding efforts which also includes feminism.
The second method utilizes that it’s aligning with the values of modern-day feminism. The third
method is the advancement of collective goals within their creative communities. Through these
three practices, feminist values can be integrated into the digital environment with values that
associate with post feminism. This article combines feminism, digital productions, and politics
sharing the experiences of feminist in the present day constantly challenging political norms as
pushing the boundary on gender equality while conforming to the digital age. In conclusion, this
article provides many examples that will be relevant to the main of topic of the essay.

Sawer, Marian. “Feminist Political Science and Feminist Politics.” Australian Feminist Studies, vol.
29, no. 80, Routledge, 2014, pp. 137–47, doi:10.1080/08164649.2014.930554.

The article critically analyzes feminist political science relations to a body of politics.
Taking a look at the roots of feminist political science based on the direct relationship between
the women’s movement activism in the 70’s to the field of study today. The main issue identified
is that the field attempts to address the concerns of an international community of scholars
instead of local publics. In spite of these concerns feminist political science still attempts
knowledge production that is directly linked to attaining women’s movement goals. These
standards are created through public policy or from political bodies. This reading provides many
examples of feminist political science directly impacting political constitutions therefore, they are
constantly challenging conventional politics. There are many supporting pieces of evidence that
can elevate the essay topic. To conclude, feminist political science is a field of study that supports
activists in their endeavors towards gender equality and social justice.
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Vachhani, Sheena J., and Alison Pullen. “Ethics, Politics and Feminist Organizing: Writing Feminist
Infrapolitics and Affective Solidarity into Everyday Sexism.” Human Relations (New York), vol. 72,
no. 1, SAGE Publications, 2019, pp. 23–47, doi:10.1177/0018726718780988.

This article looks at the twenty first century online environment, social movement, and
the everyday sexism projects in an attempt to study resistant against sexism that is systemic
engrained and institutionalized in modern society. This includes political body and organizations.
These resistances appear at the bottom level between people who share solidarity with the goal
of acquiring social justice equality and fairness. Political conventions are being challenged as
these resistances reach higher levels. Rebellion against sexism takes two approaches of feminist
organizing. The first approach is politics of experience and empathy answering the ethical and
political demands of solidarity, powerful resistances can be formed for change. Overall, this
article directly answers the question of the essay topic, “why and how have feminist challenged
conventional notions of politics?” There are clear examples of feminist challenging political
norms and creating change. Activism and the role of feminism in politics is present within this
essay, there are many evidences to support women’s movement towards social justice and
equality.