New Femininities: Postfeminism, Neoliberalism and Subjectivity

Key Points

• The review analyzes how postfeminism and neoliberalism shape contemporary femininities and individual subjectivities.
• Critical analysis of media discourse and academic literature
• Examination of cultural representations of femininity
• Evaluation of theoretical frameworks around gender and identity
• Identifies a shift in how femininity is constructed in neoliberal contexts
• Highlights the complexities of women's identities under postfeminist ideals
• Suggests ongoing tensions in feminist discourse influenced by neoliberal values