14.1-Feminism-Patriarchy Flashcards
Who is credited with the first analysis of the patriarchy?
Radical feminist Kate Millet
What do liberal feminists believe about the patriarchy?
It can be reformed by the state
What are examples of the state reforming the patriarchy?
- Access to education
- Legalisation of abortion
- Changes in marriage and divorce law
What do radical feminists believe about the patriarchy?
It is too pervasive to be reformed
How do radical feminists believe the patriarchy can be changed?
Through a revolution
What is a Germaine Greer about men having a deep-seated loathing of women?
‘Women have very little idea how much men hate them’
What do social feminists believe about female consciousness?
It was created by men as part of the capitalist machine
What socialist feminist adopted a Marxist theory of history that concluded that women have always been oppressed and that a revolution was needed which would destroy both capitalism and the patriarchy?
Sheila Rowbotham
What third-wave feminist identified 6 overlapping patriarchal structures?
Sylvia Walby
What postmodern/4th wave feminist argued that feminist discussions have primarily been from a white middle-class perspective?
bell hooks
What do 4th wave feminists argue about the patriarchy?
The patriarchy is especially misogynistic in the developing world
