Contemporary 'Womanism' (1990s - Present)
During the time of the Third Wave Feminism, there was an increasing diversity in feminist movements, with more women of color, women from the LGBTQ community, and men participated. Movements during this time also fought for various different issues that would benefit women of different economic, social, racial and professional backgrounds.
Today, feminism is more inclusive than it was a century ago. the efforts of many women of color working tirelessly to fight for racial equality and mobilize women of color has influenced the definition of feminism today. Women like Kamala Harris, Liz Shuler, Angela Davis and others are participating and leading in various areas today, something that wouldn't have been possible without the contributions of womanist activists in the 1900s. Regardless of which time period they were invovled in, women of color have influenced politics, labor unions, education systems, civil rights and have encouraged other women to express themselves and fight for their rights. Of course, similar to past "versions", today's version of feminism/womanism is not perfect, as women continue to struggle with issues of the past (reproduct/abortion rights, gender discrimination in politics or at work, gender wage gaps, gender stereotypes, etc.). But unlike feminism of the past, feminism today is more unionized and coherent, with women of all backgrounds and races fighting and advocating for a common cause and helping other women in the process.
