B Flashcards
What are the two fundamental gender classes according to Greer?
Men and women.
How do radicals view the intimacy of personal relationships?
They see it as ‘political’ and based on power.
What statistic is provided by Welsh women’s aid?
1 in 4.
Who conducted research on ‘violence against wives’?
Dobash and Dobash.
What happens when male control fails?
Women are under the threat of male violence.
What do Sylvia Walby argue about patriarchy and capitalism?
They exploit women, now in public as opposed to private.
What roles are typically assigned to women and men?
Women are seen as caretakers, expressive, and sexualised objects; men are seen as breadwinners and carefree celebrants.
What impact does menopause stigma have on women’s work according to Wales Online 2023?
27% took time off work, and 50% did not disclose the real reason.
What is a criticism of radical feminism regarding historical change?
It fails to acknowledge historical change and the same rights.
What divisions exist among women according to critics?
Divisions based on class and ethnicity.
How do Black feminists view the experience of patriarchy?
Not all women experience patriarchy in the same way.
What is the poverty rate comparison between BAME and white individuals?
36% in poverty for BAME compared to 17.2% for white.
How does being childless affect promotion opportunities?
It increases promotion chances by 6 times.
What is ‘erotic capital’?
Attractive women can earn up to 12% more.
Who introduced the concept of intersectionality?
Collins.
What does Brooks suggest about debates in feminism?
Debates need to shift to difference.
What do postmodernist feminists criticize?
The overgeneralization of ‘patriarchy’ and ‘women’.
What does Bhavani state about racism and sexism?
Both shape each other and are influenced by class.
