Tiana Mikes Project - Alaska Pacific University

Insights into Feminism 42
What do you believe to be the goals of feminism?
Equal pay and treatment for women. -Pina
For women to be permitted and encouraged to attain success in employment,
social circles, and family life with no barriers. -Ann
Empower women to take charge of their lives. -Betty
To advocate equality for women. -Marie
At first, I thought it was to be treated equally and to be paid the same amount for
the same work. Now, I’m not so sure what the goals of feminism are. There seem
to be a lot of angry women who want to be men that are involved in the feminist
movement and have some sort of agenda. -Annie
How do you feel about feminism?
I feel that it is important for all women to be treated equal. -Pina
I believe that this is too much emphasis in the media on equality for women and
men rather than celebrating our differences. -Ann
Still have a long way to go. It’s a man’s world. All women really are feminists at
heart “naturally”. -Betty
I am thankful for what it has done, but I believe that society has basically reached
a point where it is no longer needed. -Marie
I don’t feel I want to be associated with feminism. I think, for the most part, the
movement has already accomplished what it set out to do. In some instances
women are still not treated equally or paid equally, but because of their influence