An Islamic Critique of Feminist Anthropology: A Summary of Feminism in Organization and Management: A Foundational Reflection with an Islamic Approach by Latifi et al

Document Type : Summary of Research

10.30497/rmg.2025.77762

Abstract

Chapter 1: Theoretical Foundations of Feminism
Feminism is a socio-political movement and intellectual tradition aimed at advancing women's status and eliminating gender-based discrimination. Its evolution can be traced through three major waves:

First Wave (19th to early 20th century):Primarily focused on securing legal and political rights, most notably women’s suffrage.
Second Wave (1960s–1970s):Shifted toward workplace equality, reproductive rights, and challenging systemic sexism in civil society.
Third Wave (1990s onward):Emphasized intersectionality, incorporating race, class, and cultural differences into feminist discourse.

Key Feminist Frameworks
Feminist thought encompasses several major theoretical approaches:

Liberal Feminism:Advocates for gender equality through legal reform and dismantling institutional barriers.
Radical Feminism:Views patriarchy as an entrenched system of oppression requiring fundamental societal transformation.
Marxist Feminism:Analyzes gender oppression through the lens of class struggle under capitalism.
Cultural Feminism:Celebrates distinctly feminine traits and values as counterpoints to patriarchal norms.