Allison+Moore+RP+Post+1

//Presentation of research findings: // I am leaning toward writing an extended definition paper. I think that it would work best with my topic and be the most appropriate way to present my findings. The extended definition approach is important because it allows the researcher to explore the different levels of a term and to fully express all aspects of a specific topic.

//The pursuit of new knowledge: //
 * What is feminism defined as today? ** How do women gather to promote feministic views today? How is feminism different now than it was in the past? What are the goals that feminists are most strongly advocating for in America right now?

//Background and Early Knowledge: //  I really don’t know much about this topic other than that I am a girl and I do not think it’s fair that men get higher pay for the same job with the same qualifications. I also know about feminism historically because of history classes throughout the years but other than that I don’t a lot. Feminism has gradually changed over the years but the main focus has always stayed the same. The goal has always been to advocate for equal rights for women in society. Modern feminism has to do with helping women in America to get equal salaries as men and women all over the world to get the same basic rights as men such as voting or the ability to own property. Since feminists promote gender equality they also can advocate for men’s rights as well if they see fit.

//The rationale: //  I want to research this question because I’m very interested in why it is that women are not completely equal when we live in a country that claims “all men are created equal”. I don’t think the founding fathers solely meant men and I’m curious as to how modern feminists are trying to gain equal rights for women. My motivation is based on personal interest, I want to become a doctor one day and I don’t think it’s fair that I could possibly be earning less than a man for the same skills. This could go various ways because I can explore different aspects of it such as international involvement or men who advocate for feminism. All of those things could help my extended definition. I don’t have many worries other than that I might not be able to find enough information. I really care about this topic because it is important that everyone feel equal in our world and being a girl, I think we have come very far from the start of our nation or even the beginning of time but that there is still a long way to go to truly reach equality.