Investigation of the definition, measurement, and development, of feminist identity

This research used a mixed-methods approach to examine feminist identity. The Feminist Social Identity Scale developed and validated in this thesis built upon past definitions and measures in order to more closely align with theory. In the qualitative component of the thesis, the resultant Millennial Feminist Identity Development Model described the pathway to becoming a feminist and provides insight into the influences on feminist identity, and the ways identity is enacted. Overall the thesis provides both practical and theoretical contributions to the literature and demonstrates the ways that social movements such as feminism can be incorporated into individuals everyday lives.