different waves of feminism Flashcards
what did first wave feminists believe in?
they extended classical liberalists ideas about human nature and freedom of the individual, so that they included women
name the first wave liberal feminist thinkers, and what they believe in
Mary Wollensonecraft: women are just as rational as men and should receive the same education opportunities
Taylor Mill: women should have the same right to vote as men and to make laws
Charlotte Perkins Gilman: women should have equal opportunities in the workplace and she promoted economic independence for women
what did second wave liberal feminists believe in? name one
argued for the state to reform society and the economy, allowing equality within the public sphere of society
Betty Frieden
what did second wave radical feminists believe in? name 2
Miller and Greer
the state is a part of the problem and they demanded radical changes to the public and private spheres of society as the government is the problem
what did second wave socialist feminists believe in? name one
Rowbotham
argued that a socialist feminist revolution was needed to solve inequalities of capitalism and female opporession
how were second wave feminists united?
they were united by the idea that women are being oppressed by men (patriarchy)
what did third wave feminists believe in?
they identified 6 overlapping patriarchal structures that promote discrimination
what are the 6 structures third wave feminists believed in?
the state: underrepresents women in power
household: society conditions women to believe that their natural role is as a mother/homemaker
violence: 1 in 4 women will suffer from domestic violence from men
paid work: women are often underpaid in the same role as men
sexuality: women are made to feel that their sexual feelings are wrong/abnormal
culture: feminists argue that women are sexualised and objectified in the media and adverts by men
what are post modern/ fourth wave feminists?
bell hooks argued that feminist discussions have mostly been from a white middle class perspective.
she also argues that women of different ethnicities or social classes have been neglected from mainstream feminism
