Third-wave feminism is a feminist movement that arguably began in the early 1990s. Unlike second-wave feminism, which largely focused on the inclusion of women in traditionally male-dominated areas, third-wave feminism seeks to challenge and expand common definitions of gender and sexuality.

Traits of third-wave feminism include queer theory, women-of-color consciousness, post-colonialism, critical theory, transnationalism, and new feminist theory. In particular, a post-structuralist interpretation of gender and sexuality is center to third-wave feminism.

A comprehensive example of third-wave feminism is Colonize This!, an anthology of writings by young women discussing issues like gender, racism, nationalism, and queer identity.

Third-wave feminists

See also: List of feminists

• Inga Muscio
• Rebecca Walker
• Molly Yard

See also

• first-wave feminism
• second-wave feminism