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Feminists Or "Postfeminists"?

Young Women’s Attitudes toward Feminism and Gender Relations

Pamela Aronson

Michigan State Universityaronsonp{at}msu.edu

In contrast to popular presumptions and prior research on women ofthe "postfeminist" generation, this study found anappreciation for recent historicalchanges in women’s opportunities, and an awareness of persisting inequalities and discrimination. The findings reveal support for feminist goals, coupled with ambiguity about the concept offeminism. Although some of the women could be categorized alonga continuum of feminist identification, half were "fence-sitters" or were unable to articulate a position. There were variations in perspectives amongthose with different life experiences, as well as by racial and class background.

Key Words: feminism • postfeminism • young women • identity • gender relations

Gender & Society, Vol. 17, No. 6, 903-922 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0891243203257145
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