Feminism Journal

The definition of feminism is the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men. I think that feminism did not actually have a definition during the time before and well after Queen Elizabeth's rule. I think that Elizabeth more so showed women that they could do whatever they want because she was presiding queen of England, and she was doing a heck of a job at it! In addition to that she never got married and that made her an even more prominent figure. I think that because she was so strong, she set a big example for the women of England. In the packet, Susan Bassnet says, "Elizabeth's early life was indeed traumatic; but in adulthood, was certainly not squeamish about ordering bloodshed about her." I think some of the things Queen Elizabeth did could be ccnsidered feminist in today's world. However I think many people would still see her just as the highest power in England, rather than a iconic feminist in the 15th century.