cultural feminism Flashcards
What is essentliasm?
women are different from men in their nature as well as their biology. To be a women is to be caring, empathetic and cooperative.
What do some cultural feminists draw the conclusion of?
women’s instincts and ways of being should be considered superior to those of men. small number of cultural feminists and eco-feminists, advocated replacing patriarchy w matriarchy on grounds that societies run by women would be more conducive places for everyone to live
What do cultural feminists claim is a strength of their approach?
has power to unite women regardless of social or ethnic group.
How has this “strength” been criticised by other feminists?
intersectional feminists argue that its an attempt to gloss over varying experiences that have shaped women. Transgender women- equally dismissive of ide that cultural feminism can unite all women because they have often felt marginalised.
What have cultural feminists received acknowledgment for?
taking a lead in setting up rape crisis centres and women’s shelters to support and protect vulnerable. Addition, their insistence that traditionally female roles be accorded to great respect has, increase self respect felt by those who devote themselves to motherhood.
What do cultural feminists believe?
under patriarchy, who women are and what do is x sufficiently valued, seek to redress this by celebrating softer qualities they associate w women as well as pointing out that aggressive behaviour men are likely to destabilise society.
What do cultural feminists say about men and women’s behaviour?
argue that men are, for example, more prone to start conflict, resort to violence and act selfishly. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to heal discord, promote dialogue and encourage understanding.
