Write a 8 page essay on Radical Feminism most effective for the third wave of feminism.

Passive methods of action will only do so much as structural and societal constraints will prevail. Unless there is a more radical outreach, women will remain the “underdog” in society, especially because the focus is more on conceptual ideologies such as the abolishment of gender role expectations. These issues, much like in the second wave of feminism, will only become marginalized by other social outcries such as welfare that are apparent and seem to need greater attention. Radical Feminism has proven to be the more effective choice of action since it promotes a greater, positive dialogue and initiates a course of action in support of feminist ideals. Therefore, radical feminism may arguably be considered more appropriate for the third wave of feminism. The following paper will define the term radical in relation to feminism and identify boundaries due to its significant spectrum. Furthermore, to support the above-mentioned claims, cases in which radical feminist movements in the past have been more effective from relatively passive movements in the incidence of the Women’s Suffrage, will be identified.

Like much of feminism, radical feminism too is highly misunderstood. The textbook definition of the term is as follows, “Radical feminism is a “current” within feminism that focuses on the theory of patriarchy as a system of power that organizes society into a complex of relationships based on an assumption of “male supremacy” used to oppress women”. Additionally, “Radical feminists tend to be more militant in their approach (radical as “getting to the root”) than other feminists are” (Lewis, 2014). The first part defines the term in a broad ideological sense whereas the second shares the thought response. In the technical sense this is fair considering being a militant refers to a broad group of people such as activists, revolutionaries, terrorists or even insurgents, and feminists can be both revolutionaries and activists.

Discussion: Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice

As they explore the world around them, young children often want to know the “why” and “how” of the things they observe. This is similar to what researchers do when they approach a new problem. Researchers develop new theories or build on old ones to explain the “why” of the world around them. They use models and conceptual frameworks to help explain “how” the processes and events they observe occur. Together, theories and models provide an understanding of the world and allow researchers to explore it in meaningful ways. 

Virtually all research questions can benefit from the use of an existing theory or model. Researchers should consider their research questions and select the most suitable theory or model, which then serves as a foundation for the research design. The selection of a theory or model is an important part of the research process. 

In this Discussion, you focus on the role of theory and models in research and evidence-based practice.

                                                        To prepare:

•Review the information in Chapter 6 of the course text. Focus on the various conceptual theories and models that are currently used in nursing research.

•Select one of the theories or models described that is of interest to you.

•Using the Walden Library, search for and identify a research article that uses the theory or model you selected.

•Reflect on how the theory or model provides structure to the research study described in the article.

•Now, think about an issue in your practice area that you would be interested in exploring through research.

•Review this week’s media presentation and consider strategies for locating and identifying a relevant theory or model for a research study.

Post a summary of the article that you located and explain how the theory or model that you selected was used in the research study. Assess the value of basing research on an established theory or model.