Forms of feminism that emphasize freedom of choice
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Choice feminism is a critical term for expressions of feminism that emphasize women’s freedom of choice.[1][2] Such expressions seek to be “non-judgmental” and to reach as many allies as possible, which is considered depoliticization by its critics.[2]
Despite its individualistic aspect, choice feminism differs from individualist feminism in that it is not deliberately a movement. It has been associated with neoliberalism and postfeminism.[3][4]
^Hirshman, Linda R. (2006). Get to work: a manifesto for women of the world. New York: Viking. ISBN 978-0670038121.
^ abFerguson, Michaele L. (March 2010). "Choice Feminism and the Fear of Politics". Perspectives on Politics. 8 (1): 247–253. doi:10.1017/S1537592709992830. ISSN 1541-0986.
^Budgeon, Shelley (August 2015). "Individualized femininity and feminist politics of choice". European Journal of Women's Studies. 22 (3): 303–318. doi:10.1177/1350506815576602. ISSN 1350-5068.
^Čakardić, Ankica (4 May 2023). "Down the Neoliberal Path: The Rise of Free Choice Feminism | AM Journal of Art and Media Studies". AM Journal of Art and Media Studies. 14: 33–44. doi:10.25038/am.v0i14.215.
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