Dual System Feminsts

Question 1

What are dual system feminists main view points?

Answer 1

• mix of Marx’s fem and rad fem
• patriarchal capitalism
• this generates dual roles for women = housework and paid work ( dual burden + triple shift )
• not all subordinate to men, but also capitalism ( walbys 6 structures of patriarchy )

Question 2

What do dual systems think solutions to the problem are?

Answer 2

• remove the twin struct

Question 3

What are dual systems solutions to the problem are?

Answer 3

• remove the twin structures of patriarchy and capitalism
• but also support reform measure like liberal feminists
• tackling the patriarchal / capitalist exploitation of women in labour markets

Question 4

Evaluation of dual feminists?

Answer 4

STRENGTHS:
- demonstrates how patriarchy and capitalism combine to subordinate women

WEAKNESSES:
- doesn’t offer many / different solutions to women’s subordination that have been offered already