- The third wave of feminism emerged in the mid 1990's. It was lead by so called Generation Xers who, born in the 1960's and 70's in the developed world, came of age in a media saturated and culturally and economically diverse milieu.
- The third wave was made possible by the greater economic and professional power and status achieved by women of the second wave, the massive expansion in opportunities for the dissemination of ideas created by the information revolution of the late 20th century, and the coming of age of Generation X scholars and activists.
- Third wave feminists, influenced by the post modernist movement sought to question, reclaim, and redefine the ideas, words and media that have transmitted ideas about womanhood, gender, beauty, sexuality, femininity and masculinity.
- There was a decided shift in the perceptions of gender, with . the notion that there are some characteristics that are strictly male and others that are strictly female giving away the concept of gender continuum.
- In reaction and opposition to stereotypical images of women as passive, weak, virginal, slutty and demanding. The third wave redefined women as assertive, powerful and in control of their own sexuality.
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