Empowering Women Through Feminist Psychology

Karen Horney

16 September 1885 - 4 December 1952

Karen Horney was a groundbreaking figure in feminist psychology, known for her critique of Freudian theory and her pioneering work on neurosis, self-analysis, and feminine psychology.

宋庆龄 (Soong Ching-ling)

27 January 1893 - 29 May 1981

Soong Ching-ling, also known as Madame Sun Yat-sen, was a Chinese political leader and feminist advocate. She played a key role in advancing women's rights and social welfare through her work with the All-China Women's Federation.

Anna Freud

3 December 1895 - 9 October 1982

Anna Freud, daughter of Sigmund Freud, was a pioneer in child psychoanalysis and a strong advocate for understanding children's developmental stages through a feminist lens.

Simone de Beauvoir

9 January 1908 - 14 April 1986

Simone de Beauvoir was a French existentialist philosopher and feminist who explored gender roles and social constructs in her seminal work 'The Second Sex.'

Carol Gilligan

28 November 1936 - Present

Carol Gilligan is an American feminist, ethicist, and psychologist known for her work on the moral development of women and her influential book 'In a Different Voice.'

All-China Women's Federation

The All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) is a state-run women's rights organization in China, focusing on promoting gender equality, protecting women's rights, and improving women's welfare.

Chizuko Ueno (上野千鶴子)

1948 - Present

Chizuko Ueno (上野千鶴子) is a Japanese sociologist and feminist who has been a leading voice in gender equality and feminist theory in Japan. She is known for her works on patriarchy, gender studies, and the historical positioning of women in Japanese society.

Mary Daly

16 October 1928 - 3 January 2010

Mary Daly was a radical feminist philosopher and theologian. Her works, such as 'Beyond God the Father' and 'Gyn/Ecology,' challenged patriarchal structures within religion and society.

Mary Wollstonecraft

27 April 1759 - 10 September 1797

Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights. Her seminal work, 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman,' is considered a foundational text of modern feminism.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

15 March 1933 - 18 September 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a U.S. Supreme Court Justice and a champion for gender equality. Her legal work and decisions paved the way for significant advancements in women's rights in the United States.

Sayoko Shinoda(信田さよ子)

1945 - Present

Sayoko Shinoda(信田さよ子) is a Japanese feminist and psychologist who has contributed significantly to the study of gender roles, social dynamics, and mental health in modern Japanese society.

Nancy Chodorow

20 January 1944 - Present

Nancy Chodorow is a feminist sociologist and psychoanalyst best known for her work 'The Reproduction of Mothering,' which explores the impact of gender roles on psychological development.

Dorothy Smith

6 July 1926 - Present

Dorothy Smith is a Canadian sociologist and feminist known for her contributions to the development of feminist standpoint theory and institutional ethnography.

Judith Butler

24 February 1956 - Present

Judith Butler is a prominent gender theorist and philosopher whose groundbreaking work 'Gender Trouble' challenges traditional notions of gender and identity.

Virginia Satir

26 June 1916 - 10 September 1988

Virginia Satir was a pioneering family therapist who emphasized communication and self-esteem as key components of psychological well-being.

Helene Deutsch

9 October 1884 - 29 March 1982

Helene Deutsch was a psychoanalyst who contributed to the understanding of women's psychology, particularly in the areas of motherhood and femininity.

Sylvia Walby

25 October 1953 - Present

Sylvia Walby is a British sociologist and feminist theorist, known for her work on gender inequality, violence against women, and feminist epistemology.

Li Yinhe

4 February 1952 - Present

Li Yinhe is a prominent Chinese sociologist and feminist, widely regarded as the first scholar to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in China. Her work focuses on gender studies, sexuality, and family structures in modern Chinese society.