14.2-Feminism-Socialist Feminism Flashcards
What is the main argument of socialist feminists?
That economics leads to gender inequality and that capitalism causes patriarchy
REFORMIST SOCIALIST FEMINISM
REFORMIST SOCIALIST FEMINISM
Who was an early advocate of socialist feminism?
Charlotte Perkins Gilman (CPG)
What did CPG believe about capitalism?
Its exploitative qualities reinforced patriarchy and that socialism would gradually succeed
Why did Gilman support a socialist society?
It would allow men and women to coexist in an egalitarian society
What did Gilman think of herself as rather than a feminist?
A humanist
What did Gilman wish for, showing how she was a humanist?
Gilman wished for parity between the sexes
What did Gilman argue were interconnected forms of oppression?
Gender and capitalism
What was the only thing that could give women freedom and equality from men according to Gilman?
Economic independence
What did Gilman champion?
Communal living
What is a Gilman quote about comparing prostitution to marriage?
‘The transient trade we think evil. The bargain for life we think good’
REVOLUTIONARY SOCIALIST FEMINISM
REVOLUTIONARY SOCIALIST FEMINISM
Who was the first to argue that economics caused gender inequality and capitalism created patriarchy?
Friedrich Engels
How did Engels claim women were explicit in capitalism?
- They reproduced the workforce
- They socialised their children in the continuing cycle of capitalist oppression
What is a Sheila Rowbotham quote about men not understanding oppression?
‘Men will often admit other women are oppressed but not you’
