Ch 2: Gender Issues Flashcards
Why were women earlier limited to household chores?
It was the traditional view
-Men were the breadwinners, women were the home makers.
What does the term feminism mean?
today, it is a political movement as well as a critical trend in the philosophy of science that deals with power, power relations and domination.
What is the contribution of Simone de Beauvoir in relation to the woman?
she created works that challenged the restraining concepts of what a woman is
She focuses on liberty
What factors help women gain better access to job opportunities
education, networking
What is the relevance of using female icons as illustration of women’s emancipation?
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Identify sectors where women enter “male jobs” and how this reflects an important change?
Briefly explain some key steps of female emancipation in your country?
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How far is the cliche of the submissive african woman applies today? Based on Case study 2
What is the “glass ceiling” and why is it a barrier to women?
It describes an invisible barrier that blocks the access of women to the top they can see where they want to get to and see what their male peers going through.
What affirmative action can a company take to better promote the role of its female workforce?
When did Scandinavian countries allow women to start voting? When did the UK and its colonies follow suit?
1925
1950’s
late 1960’s
How did the first women’s movement come about?
From European revolutions during the 18th and 19th centuries. It mainly focused on access to education and the right to vote.
What happened in 1975?
Year of the woman
this was designated by the United Nations
Feminism was gaining traction in the 70’s and the UN general assembly declared international women’s year at the first conference on women, held in Mexico City during the summer of 1975.
This later turned into a decade
TIME’s Women of the Year 1975 cover celebrated the changing roles and diversity of women in America
