Role of Feminist Movements and Activism in Challenging and Transforming Oppressive Structures and Systems in Different Contexts and Cultures in South Africa

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of feminist movements and activism in challenging and transforming oppressive structures and systems in different contexts and cultures.
 Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
 Findings: Feminist movements and activism have been pivotal in challenging and transforming oppressive structures and systems globally. Through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and awareness campaigns, feminists have fought against patriarchal norms, gender-based violence, and discriminatory laws. Their efforts have contributed to significant legal reforms, cultural shifts, and increased representation of women in leadership roles. Across diverse contexts and cultures, feminist movements continue to push for gender equality, social justice, and the dismantling of oppressive structures.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Intersectionality theory, postcolonial feminist theory & transformative feminist activism may be used to anchor future studies on the role of feminist movements and activism in challenging and transforming oppressive structures and systems in different contexts and cultures. Apply machine learning and dimension reduction techniques to genomic data to advance the field of precision medicine. Formulate policies and regulations that address privacy and ethical concerns when dealing with sensitive data, such as genomic information and personal text data