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The Influence of Continental Feminism on Contemporary Feminist Theory and Practice
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What is the central idea of Continental Feminism?
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The rejection of essentialism and the belief that gender is a social construct
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Continental Feminism is a branch of feminist theory that emerged in Europe in the 1970s. It is characterized by its rejection of essentialism, the belief that there is a single, universal definition of femininity. Instead, Continental Feminists argue that gender is a social construct, and that it is constantly being shaped and reshaped by cultural, social, and political forces.