Difference Feminism And Postructuralist Flashcards

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What makes difference feminists different to any other type of feminist?

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They recognise that women are not a homogenous group and that social class, ethnicity etc. all play a role in how women experience patriarchy, capitalism etc.

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What demographic do other feminists focus on?

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White, western, middle class women

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Example of liberal feminists solely focusing on white women?

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They argue that the family is solely a source of oppression which ignores the experiences of black women’s experiences of racism. The black family is a source of resistance against racism

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What is the problem of essentialism?

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The idea that women are all the same and share the same experiences results in other feminists excluding a large proportion of women

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An example of the problem of essentialism?

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Difference feminists argue that W. Feminism’s preoccupation with sexuality is irrevelant to women in poor countries with limited access to basic necessities

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Positive of this view

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Walby praises this view for recognisising differences among women

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Criticism

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Celecbrating differences may divide and weaken the feminist movement

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