The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) was formed in 1987
and is an organization that dedicates itself to women’s equality, reproductive
health and non-violence. It is run by co-founder Eleanor Smeal. Its website states
that it utilises both research and action to “empower women economically,
politically and socially.” The group was formed after a Newsweek/Gallup poll
revealed that the majority of women (56%) identified themselves as feminist. Both
it and its sister organization, the Feminist Majority, lobby government and
pursue equality between both men and women through legislative avenues, as well
as organising rallies and conferences.
Viewing
this organization from a feminist viewpoint, I would be encouraged that a group
such as this had the power to lobby government and the infrastructure to recruit
and train young feminists to lead and advance the cause of the feminist
movement. It looks to be both a professional and reliable organization that is
able to advance the organization both politically and socially and that can
carry the message of the feminist movement forward. It organises events that
encourage both men and women to join the cause of things such as abortion, birth
control, violence against women and sweatshops. Overall this seems like a good
organisation that can be influential and make real change within America,
politically, economically and socially. However, it only has two offices, one
in Los Angeles and the other in Washington DC, this means there are not many
opportunities for women to get involved on a grassroots level. Despite this FMF
can reach a large audience through its publication Ms. Magazine, which it purchased in 2001.
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