Empowered Femininity

Empowered Femininity
Author: Tracy Rundstrom Williams
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Femininity
ISBN: 9781443840781
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Women in the first decades of the 21st century encounter competing ideologies of femininity. This book traces the existence of two such ideologies â " traditional femininity and resistant femininity â " in language, in womenâ (TM)s magazines, and in relation to the body. The book then uses a Discourse Analysis of womenâ (TM)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 womenâ (TM)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 â oeparentâ 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.

Empowered Femininity

Empowered Femininity
Author: Tracy Rundstrom Williams
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2013-01-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1443845469
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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

The Vulnerable Empowered Woman
Author: Tasha N. Dubriwny
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2012-11-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0813554020
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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.

Fashioning Postfeminism

Fashioning Postfeminism
Author: Simidele Dosekun
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2020-06-22
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0252052099
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Women in Lagos, Nigeria, practice a spectacularly feminine form of black beauty. From cascading hair extensions to immaculate makeup to high heels, their style permeates both day-to-day life and media representations of women not only in a swatch of Africa but across an increasingly globalized world. Simidele Dosekun's interviews and critical analysis consider the female subjectivities these women are performing and desiring. She finds that the women embody the postfeminist idea that their unapologetically immaculate beauty signals—but also constitutes—feminine power. As empowered global consumers and media citizens, the women deny any need to critique their culture or to take part in feminism's collective political struggle. Throughout, Dosekun unearths evocative details around the practical challenges to attaining their style, examines the gap between how others view these women and how they view themselves, and engages with ideas about postfeminist self-fashioning and subjectivity across cultures and class. Intellectually provocative and rich with theory, Fashioning Postfeminism reveals why women choose to live, embody, and even suffer for a fascinating performative culture.

Fashioned to Reign

Fashioned to Reign
Author: Kris Vallotton
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441262288
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It's Time for a Revolution In the Garden, woman was taken out of man to stand by his side and co-reign with him. But Satan's schemes have robbed women of their rightful identity, disempowering and defacing them. The world aches for God's original partnership to be brought into balance once more--and it can be. Join Kris Vallotton for an extraordinary journey of eye-opening insight, including • God's true plan and purpose for women • Jesus' radical teachings and care for women • men's important role in restoring women • the true meaning of difficult Bible passages about women • examples of women in leadership as God intended God fashioned women to reign alongside men. Jesus set women free to be beautiful and powerful. It's time for us, as daughters and sons of the King, to rule together in glory again. Will you join the revolution? "We have failed to realize that Jesus founded the women's liberation movement more than two thousand years ago. Isn't it high time His Church led the revolution?"--Kris Vallotton "Off the charts. Worthy to be read and studied by all. You won't be able to put it down."--Patricia King, founder, XP Ministries "Read, weigh and embrace the spirit, truth and heartbeat of this book. This biblical approach rightly addresses unright arguments of strained interpretations. Such balance and beauty make sense and offer wisdom. I say, 'Amen!'"--Pastor Jack Hayford, chancellor, The King's University, Dallas/Los Angeles "This profound work is a must-read for men and women alike; it has the potential to instill courage in the hearts of men and give women permission to dream again."--Bill Johnson, senior leader, Bethel Church, Redding, California; author, The Essential Guide to Healing and When Heaven Invades Earth "Finally, a biblical perspective that encourages women to remain themselves and still take their God-given places of leadership."--Stacey Campbell, author, Praying the Bible; co-founding pastor, New Life Church, Kelowna, British Columbia "This compelling work will elevate your awareness, challenge some presuppositions and invite you to grow in the grace of the Lord Jesus."--Dr. Mark J. Chironna, Church On The Living Edge, Mark Chironna Ministries, Orlando, Florida "This must-read will empower you to regain your identity that Satan stole and live the life God created you to live."--Cynthia Brazelton, pastor, Victory Christian Ministries International "I deeply enjoyed diving into the Bible with Kris as my guide to find out what God really says about men and women. It has enhanced my understanding of who I am as a woman and inspires me to instill that in the young women around me. This book is about truth and therefore would be great written by anyone. However, I realized that the fact that it was written by a man, and it is a man calling me into my divine design, brought a deeper level of healing than I'd anticipated and sent me on a journey digging deeper into God's heart. I recommend it for all!" --Revival Magazine "Fashioned to Reign considers the everlasting deception Christians face regarding women's role and purpose: a deception fostered by evil and which is not of God's plan. The disempowerment of women was the devil's idea - and God's true plan for women is very different. Woman was, in fact, designed to stand by man's side and reign with him, not under him - and Fashioned to Reign covers God's ultimate intention for women. Packed with scripture and information throughout, Fashioned to Reign is a powerful analysis perfect for any Christian collection." --Midwest Book Review

Excluded

Excluded
Author: Julia Serano
Publisher: Seal Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1580055052
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A transformational approach to overcoming the divisions between feminist communities While many feminist and queer movements are designed to challenge sexism, they often simultaneously police gender and sexuality -- sometimes just as fiercely as the straight, male-centric mainstream does. Some feminists vocally condemn other feminists because of how they dress, for their sexual partners or practices, or because they are seen as different and therefore less valued. Among LGBTQ activists, there is a long history of lesbians and gay men dismissing bisexuals, transgender people, and other gender and sexual minorities. In each case, exclusion is based on the premise that certain ways of being gendered or sexual are more legitimate, natural, or righteous than others. As a trans woman, bisexual, and femme activist, Julia Serano has spent much of the last ten years challenging various forms of exclusion within feminist and queer/LGBTQ movements. In Excluded, she chronicles many of these instances of exclusion and argues that marginalizing others often stems from a handful of assumptions that are routinely made about gender and sexuality. These false assumptions infect theories, activism, organizations, and communities -- and worse, they enable people to vigorously protest certain forms of sexism while simultaneously ignoring and even perpetuating others. Serano advocates for a new approach to fighting sexism that avoids these pitfalls and offers new ways of thinking about gender, sexuality, and sexism that foster inclusivity.

The Dark Feminine Guide to Resilience & Empowerment

The Dark Feminine Guide to Resilience & Empowerment
Author: Margot Steele
Publisher: Interactive Media Licensing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2024-10-10
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:
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The concept of dark feminine energy has long been misunderstood, misrepresented, or even feared. In a world that celebrates light, warmth, and nurturing as the epitome of femininity, the darker aspects of female power have often been overshadowed or vilified. However, as the understanding of femininity evolves, it becomes clear that to embody the full spectrum of feminine energy, one must embrace both the light and the dark. This eBook serves as a gateway into the exploration of this mysterious and potent energy known as the dark feminine. Dark feminine energy is not about negativity or destruction, as it is often mistakenly portrayed. Instead, it refers to the aspects of femininity that deal with inner strength, resilience, mystery, and transformation. This energy is primal and powerful, allowing women to tap into their deepest selves and find a unique form of empowerment. It encompasses qualities like seduction, intuition, the capacity to destroy and rebuild, and the wisdom that comes from embracing both vulnerability and strength. These qualities, while often hidden or ignored in modern society, are essential for personal growth, healing, and living a truly empowered life. This eBook aims to shed light on the beauty and importance of dark feminine energy. As women, we have been taught to suppress our "darker" traits, such as anger, assertiveness, and independence, in favor of being kind, gentle, and submissive. While nurturing qualities have their place, the balance between light and dark is where true power resides. Without embracing the full range of our emotional and spiritual capabilities, we cannot be fully whole. Dark feminine energy invites women to explore their shadows, embrace their sensuality, and reclaim their power from a place of authenticity. In the following chapters, we will explore the many facets of dark feminine energy. From understanding its roots to learning how to integrate it into your life, this journey is designed to empower you. The awakening process involves deep reflection, and as you move through the material, you may find yourself confronting aspects of your identity and emotions that you have long suppressed. This is a necessary step on the path to true self-acceptance and empowerment. As we move through the pages of this book, remember that dark feminine energy is not something to fear or shun. It is a vital, intrinsic part of who we are. The world often tells us that we must fit into certain molds to be accepted, but true empowerment comes from within, from fully accepting and embracing every aspect of ourselves, including the dark. It is through this acceptance that we can transform, evolve, and grow into the fullest versions of ourselves. Let this eBook be your guide on the journey to discovering and embracing your dark feminine energy. It is a journey that requires courage, introspection, and self-love. By the end, you will not only understand this powerful energy but also how to harness it to live a life of strength, confidence, and authenticity.

The Empowered Wife, Updated and Expanded Edition

The Empowered Wife, Updated and Expanded Edition
Author: Laura Doyle
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2017-03-28
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1944648607
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Can a wife single-handedly bring a boring or broken marriage back to life? This improved and expanded edition of Laura Doyle's acclaimed First, Kill All the Marriage Counselors features real-life success stories from empowered wives who have done just that—and provides a step-by-step guide to revitalizing your own marriage. Laura Doyle's marriage was in trouble, and couples counseling wasn't helping. On the brink of divorce, she decided to talk to women who'd been happily married for over a decade, and their advice stunned her. From it, she distilled Six Intimacy Skills—woman-centric practices that ended her overwhelm and resentment, restoring the playfulness and passion in her marriage. Now an internationally-recognized relationship coach, Doyle has shared her secrets with women around the globe, saving thousands of marriages with her fresh, revolutionary approach. Practical and counter-intuitive, the Six Intimacy Skills are about focusing on your own desires and transforming your own life—not bending over backwards to transform your husband. Incorporating these skills will empower you to: Attract his attention like a magnet when you relax more and do less Receive affection not because you told him to make more of an effort, but because he naturally seeks you out Feel more like yourself—and like yourself more If you've been trying to "fix" your relationship and it's not working, maybe the problem was never you, or your husband, or even the two of you as a couple. Maybe the problem is that nobody ever taught you the skills you need to foster respect, tenderness, and consideration. With humor and heart, The Empowered Wife shows you how to improve your relationship in ways you hadn't thought possible. You'll join a worldwide community of over 150,000 empowered wives who finally have the marriages they dreamed of when they said "I do."

Whipping Girl

Whipping Girl
Author: Julia Serano
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2016-03-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1580056237
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This classic manifesto is “a foundational text for anyone hoping to understand transgender politics and culture in the U.S. today.” (NPR) *Named as one of 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of All Time by Ms. Magazine* In Whipping Girl, biologist and trans activist Julia Serano shares her experiences and insights—both pre- and post-transition—to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Serano's well-honed arguments and pioneering advocacy stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. In this provocative manifesto, she exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive. In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about being transgender, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activists must work to embrace and empower femininity—in all of its wondrous forms.

The Empowered Woman

The Empowered Woman
Author: J Nicole Williamson
Publisher: King's Lantern Publishing
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780985139643
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New cover, same great book! Silencing, subjection, and a struggle for affirmation have forged chains around women since the Fall in Eden. The Heavenly Father wants women to experience a full restoration in who He created them to be - in the home, society, and ministry! He wants them to know their valued identity and be empowered by His love. The Empowered Woman reveals how God carefully wove beautiful elements of His likeness into both male and female. Both share common traits of leadership as fiery ones, yet each has individual qualities as God's image as described in these pages. The Hebrew language of Genesis reveals the woman's intimate design for community and connection, as communicators, face-to-face counterparts with men, as visionary leaders with intuition, and even as a warrior bride for divine purpose, and more! Learn how the Fall renamed and redefined a woman's identity and how it has played out in life, relationships, and cultures, but how Jesus, the Last Adam, restores her to full authentic design! These 212 pages will delight your heart as you realize the truth, freedom and purpose that women are called to experience in Christ as empowered daughters of God for such a time as this!