Difference Feminism And Postructuralist Flashcards
What makes difference feminists different to any other type of feminist?
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.
What demographic do other feminists focus on?
White, western, middle class women
Example of liberal feminists solely focusing on white women?
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
What is the problem of essentialism?
The idea that women are all the same and share the same experiences results in other feminists excluding a large proportion of women
An example of the problem of essentialism?
Difference feminists argue that W. Feminism’s preoccupation with sexuality is irrevelant to women in poor countries with limited access to basic necessities
Positive of this view
Walby praises this view for recognisising differences among women
Criticism
Celecbrating differences may divide and weaken the feminist movement