Wednesday 24 February 2016

1970 FEMINISM

1970 FEMINISM

Feminism is a period of feminist activity that first began in early 1960's in the US. It later spread beyond United States. The movement lasted through the 1980's. There was many fashion and celebrity inspiring women during the feminism movement.


COCO CHANEL

 During a time where women were expected to wear nothing but skirts and dresses, Chanel dressed them in pants and suits—bringing the comfort of men’s apparel to women’s fashion. Coco’s designs helped to liberate women through fashions that have stood the stand of time.
 
 During this time where women was expected to wear skirts and dresses, Chanel dressed them in the complete opposite. Women were dressed in trousers and suits. Coco's designs helped to liberate women through fashion during this movement.
 
 
GLORIA STEINEM
 
Perhaps one of the most recognized faces of feminism, Gloria Steinem led the women’s liberation movements throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Co-founder of the feminist themed magazine, Ms., Steinem was co-founder of several female groups that changed the face of feminism including Women’s Action Alliance, National Women’s Political Caucus, Women’s Media Center and more. All of her efforts led to her induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993 and in 2013 she was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
http://www.babble.com/entertainment/happy-birthday-gloria-steinem-whats-the-state-of-feminism-today/



Gloria is one of the most regonised women during this movement. She led the womens liberation in the 60's and 70's. She was also the co founder of the feminsist themed magazine MS. She was also the founder of several female groups. She was in the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993 because of all her efforts.
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