ABSTRACT
Though not all-inclusive by far, this chapter provides an introduction to the three waves of the feminist movement, including the important role that the Native American women played in shaping the ideals for the first wave. In addition, we expand on the three waves by briefly describing the differences between a few different conceptualizations offeminism, including liberal, radical, womanist, Marxist, socialist, multicultural, psychoanalytic, gender, existentialist, postmodern, global, and eco feminism. Next, we share some concepts about feminist methodologies that inform some of the research in this book. Finally, this chapter offers cursory examples from the field that are expanded upon in the feminist perspectives, research, and practical implications provided by the women, men, and transgender authors throughout this text.
