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Feminism in Italy originated during the Italian Renaissance period, beginning in the late 13th century.[1] Italian writers such as Moderata Fonte, Lucrezia Marinella, and others developed the theoretical ideas behind gender equality. In contrast to feminist movements in France and United Kingdom, early women's rights advocates in Italy emphasized women's education and improvement in social conditions.[2]
Italian feminism suffered a setback under the fascist government of Benito Mussolini in the first half of the twentieth century, with fascist ideology dictating procreation as a woman's duty.[3] In the post-war period, feminist movements surged, with public activism over issues such as divorce and abortion during the 1970s.[4] Italian feminism has become more prominent recently, particularly during the administration of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, with a focus on opposing objectification of women in national television shows and politics.[5]
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- ^ Malagreca, Miguel (May 2006). "Lottiamo Ancora 1: Reviewing One Hundred and Fifty Years of Italian Feminism" (PDF). Journal of International Women's Studies. 7 (4). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ^ Johnson, Madelaine. "Italy: Where did All the Feminism Go?". Women Make News. Archived from the original on 20 August 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ^ Pucacco, Eloisa Morra (November 16, 2010). "Combating Berlusconi's Vision of Women: Italian Feminism 2.0". The WIP. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.