Exploring feminism and freedom across borders
What is feminism and liberty?
When individuals talk about feminism, they speak about equality – politically, socially, and economically – for all genders. And when they discuss liberty, they mean the freedom to live, speak, and act without oppression or limitation. Bur what do these ideas truly look like in everyday life, law, and politics?
Having liked in both the United States and France, I’ve noticed that these two powerful notions, liberté and liberty, carry unique meaning shaped by history, society, and culture. On this blog, I’ll explore how feminism and freedom have evolved in these two nations, comparing their paths toward equality and understanding how different cultures approach women’s rights.
For nearly fifty years after Roe v. Wade, the constitutional right to privacy was interpreted as protecting a woman’s ability to make decisions about pregnancy without excessive government interference. That precedent shaped American law and political debate for decades. However, in 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health…
In 1973, the United States Supreme Court issued one of the most consequential rulings in modern constitutional history: Roe v. Wade. While the case is most commonly associated with abortion rights, its broader significance lies in how it defined and expanded the constitutional right to privacy. The decision framed reproductive choice not as a moral…
As the 1900s progressed, the need for equality and a life full of satisfaction drove women to fight harder than ever for a new life they had never thought imaginable. Ideas of feminism were spreading faster than ever with the help of books and laws. The Feminine Mystique By the early 1960s, many American women…
Liberté vs Liberty 