Sisters and sorelle: A Comparative Analysis of the Women’s Movement in Italy and the United States

Authors

Erin K. Knutson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Rebecca de Schweinitz, Brigham Young University

Keywords

women's movement, Italy, United States, feminism

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

History

Abstract

Feminism is a global phenomenon but not a monolith. Its goal of a more liberated, self-directed existence for women is common, but the methods employed to make this a reality vary among cultures and individuals. The United States, though full of radical feminist activity, has no hegemony on feminism. Italian feminism, along with other feminisms, have “fallen victim to a kind of cultural imperialism”. Though certainly influenced by the United States’ version of feminism, Italian feminism “nevertheless remains distinctly Italian”. Placing feminism in a global context allows for exploration of common tactics utilized by women across cultures and exposes strategies unique to different groups of women.

Recommended Citation

Knutson, Erin K. and Schweinitz, Dr. Rebecca de (2013) "Sisters and sorelle: A Comparative Analysis of the Women’s Movement in Italy and the United States," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 329.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/329