Third-wave feminists were able to make a greater economic and social impact due to the accomplishments made by the second-wave feminists.

This wave included larger conversations about intersectionality and queer theory. We saw a surge of new feminist leaders and goals.

Herms are people whom have both ovaries and testes, Ferms are people who have XY chromosomes, testes, and some aspect of female genatalia, and Merms are those who have XX chromosomes and some aspect of male genatalia.

She explains that these people (herms, ferms, and merms) exist in society, however, they do not technically fit in to the "two" gender system. She uses the example of Thomas Hall, who declared himself both female and male in a court situation. Sterling argues that we should seen on a spectrum instead of just chromosomes and sex.

Halberstam wanted to challenge the linear cycle of heteronormative lives. For instance a child is born, they go through childhood, they become educated, they get married, they have children, and then they retire. This cycle has become a linear stereotype, however, Halberstam introduces that queer lives follow a more nonlinear timeline. For instance, marriage and reproduction happen at alternative times to the heteronormative linear lifestyle.

Additionally, geography is determined through heteronormativity as well. For example, workplaces, cities, and even housing is reinforced by heteronormative stereotypes and expectations. Alternatively, there is different public areas made for queer people, that live outside of the heternormative atmosphere (pride parades, drag scenes, and inclusive nightlife).

Halberstam finished their arguement by stating that politics have failed the queer community by creating a capitalist and patriarchial society that have discriminated against queer communities and also by enforcing laws that prohibits them to not get married or have children. Halberstam askes that we look beyond the heteronormative linear life and think more creatively.

This article speaks about the involvment of Anita Hill hearing, Riot Grrrl movement, and the Guerilla Girls in the Third-wave movement.