Feminism Flashcards
What does Somerville believe about the Family? (liberal)
She believes that it is no longer a patriarchal institution.
Due to government policy it has allowed for social attitudes to change and given women much more freedom to work and better equality in marriage
What do Delphy and Leonard say about importance in the family? (radical)
They say that it is a lie that both roles are equally important in the nuclear family
They say that husbands exploit the women by making very little contributions to the housework and childcare
They argue that women are expected to be there for men - flatter and emotionally maintain them
How does Dworkin argue men control women? (radical)
They use their physical power and the threat of it to control women and keep them in a subordinate place
and this is the reason why rape, domestic and child abuse are still big problems today
How does sharpe show social change? (liberal)
Girls are now more ambitious and see educational qualifications along with careers as more important than marriage and motherhood
