Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 11

Introduction 14

Chapter 1 What Is the State of Feminism in the Twenty-First Century?

Chapter Preface 20

1 Feminism Is Overlooked but Should Be Championed Emma John 22

2 Feminism Is Irrelevant in the Twenty-First Century Christina Hoff Sommers 31

3 Lift and Separate: Why Is Feminism Still So Divisive? Ariel Levy 37

4 Feminism Is Being Distorted and Destroyed by Conservative Christians Nancy Harder 47

5 Feminism Should Expand and Emphasize Social Justice Rather than Gender Politics Jessica Volenti 53

6 Feminism Should Be Replaced by an Inclusive Movement Promoting Women's Causes Amy Siskind 60

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 65

Chapter 2 How Have Recent Political Contests Impacted American Feminism?

Chapter Preface 67

1 The Prominence of Women Candidates Has Permanently Altered American Politics and Feminism Rebecca Traister Marjorie Kehe 70

2 Women's Rights Are Compromised When Female Candidates Reject Feminism Lisa Solod 77

3 There Is a Feminist Bias for Gender Advancement over Racial Equality Meredith Tax 81

4 The Feminist Reawakening Amanda Fortini 91

5 The Tea Party's Alternative Brand of Feminism Engages Women Hanna Rosin 102

6 Conservative Feminists' Impact on American Politics Is Questionable Sophie Elmhirst 108

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 113

Chapter 3 What Role Does Religion Play in Feminism?

Chapter Preface 115

1 Islamic Feminism Promotes Gender Equality and Religious Identity Amina Wadud 118

2 Western Feminism Ignores the Abuse of Women Under Islamic Law Caroline B. Glick 125

3 Traditional Evangelical Christian Doctrine Advocates Gender Equality and Social Justice Mimi Haddad 134

4 Fundamentalist Christian Patriarchy Endangers Women and Children Kathryn Joyce 142

5 Christian Dogma Obstructs the Self-Determination of African American Women Sikivu Hutchinson 151

6 Feminism Disparages and Contradicts Orthodox Judaism's Roles for Women Harry Maryles 160

7 Feminism and Orthodox Judaism Are Compatible Kevin D. Grant 166

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 171

Chapter 4 How Are Sexuality and Reproductive Rights Affected by Feminism?

Chapter Preface 173

1 Feminism Should Promote Reproductive Justice as a Human Rights Issue S.E. Smith 176

2 Feminists for Life Fails to Support Women's Rights and Interests Eleanor J. Bader 183

3 Young Women Embrace Feminists for Life's Antiabortion Agenda as Empowering Colleen Carroll Campbell 192

4 SlutWalks Discourage Sexual Violence by Demanding Sexual Freedom Germaine Greer 197

5 SlutWalks Demean Women and Encourage Sexual Objectification Kirsten Powers 202

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 208

For Further Discussion 209

Organizations to Contact 213

Bibliography of Books 218

Index 221